Active Talk - Morry van Ments
the effective use of discussion in learning
KORTE INHOUD
To be able to communicate effectively through speech is a valuable asset in all aspects of our daily and working lives. Yet, traditionally, in the education system, student involvement in the learning process focuses on written means of communication - essays, theses, examination papers, etc.
Many teachers and lecturers now realise the need to improve their students' oral skills - by getting them to speak-
to discuss and debate issues, to make presentations to a group and to argue their case effectively in order to prepare them for the world of work.
In this book Morry van Ments offers a wealth of practical advice to teachers on how to incorporate more opportunities for talk, discussion and debate in their courses.
Among the topics covered are:
-discussion
-debriefing in a structured way
-getting group decisions
-developing arguments
-promoting active student listening skills
-using structured questioning
-handling difficult situations/students
This book will have something useful to offer any teacher or trainer moving ...
Many teachers and lecturers now realise the need to improve their students' oral skills - by getting them to speak-
to discuss and debate issues, to make presentations to a group and to argue their case effectively in order to prepare them for the world of work.
In this book Morry van Ments offers a wealth of practical advice to teachers on how to incorporate more opportunities for talk, discussion and debate in their courses.
Among the topics covered are:
-discussion
-debriefing in a structured way
-getting group decisions
-developing arguments
-promoting active student listening skills
-using structured questioning
-handling difficult situations/students
This book will have something useful to offer any teacher or trainer moving ...
