classroom discussion
Students exchanging ideas
Classroom discussion is structured conversation among students and teacher as a method of learning.
Unlike lectures, it emphasizes participation and exchange of ideas: The classroom discussion got heated when we reached the ethics chapter.
The format ranges from Socratic questioning to open debate, with the teacher guiding rather than simply delivering information.
- debateFormal argument on issues
- hot takeProvocative opinion piece
- brainstormingGenerating many ideas freely
- Socratic methodTeaching by strategic questioning
- critical thinkingObjective evaluation of information
facilitator · scientific inquiry · historical analysis · teachable moment · communication skills · group leader · dialogue · back and forth · confidence building · speaking up · devil's advocate · agree to disagree · conversation · question · raise your hand · philosophical debates · roundtable · think out loud
- social interactionshello, goodbye, talk, nod, chat
- public speakingspeech, public speaking, keynotes, keynote speeches, oratory
classroom discussionlecture
Educational spoken presentation
lecturing · monologue · silent reading · independent study · rote learning