Literature Connections
Amanda Silebi
LITERATURE CONNECTIONS 2
key words that would reveal literature related to my inquiry (the key words include:
discussion, etc.). Once these key words were established I used the University of South
published articles. These articles provided me with further insight into my inquiry. I
Literature Chart
Article Title & Citation Key quotes and ideas related to Ideas for taking
your wondering action in your
classroom
Teacher education students' The nature of discussion has been Establish
views on class discussion: explored in detail true predetermine
Implications for fostering discussion is characterized by procedures for
critical reflection openness, freedom, equality, discussion
(Wade, 1994) respect, and truth. Participants are (accountable talk).
encouraged to express their Allow students
Wade, R. C. (1994). opinions and to examine and collaborative problem
Teacher education respond to various points of view solving time during
students' views on with the intention to further instruction
class discussion: knowledge or judgment about an (specifically
Implications for issue. Researches have cited mathematics?).
fostering critical numerous benefits of using
reflection. Teaching discussion in the classroom,
and Teacher including the development of
Education, 10(2), personal meaning, reflective
231-243. thinking, and problem solving.
doi:10.1016/0742-
051x(94)90015-9
Inside-Outside Circle: In
concentric circles, students rotate
to face new partners and then
answer or discuss teacher
questions.
Rally Coach: Partners take turns,
one solving a problem while the
other coaches.
concepts that I took away from this research is to ensure that the students are comfortable
and confident when participating in class discussion. This can be ensured through
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The literature provided discussion strategies that take a step beyond the common
strategies. The articles also discussed the importance of making sure that the students feel
confident and comfortable within the class, which may be done through humor. Thus, the
actions I decided to take based on the literature were implementing the following
discussions: rally coach, inside-outside circle, and numbered heads together. I also plan to
comfort.