Description
What can teachers do to facilitate meaningful discourse among peers in the classroom? Give an example of an experience a student may have outside the classroom that may help his or her peers understand a newly introduced concept.
Explanation & Answer
Facilitating meaningful discourse among peers in the classroom;
i.
Nurture a Logic of Competence
This a student's constant personal evaluation of whether he or she can prosper in a learning
activity or contest.
ii.
Provide Independence Support
Independence support means promoting the students' sense of control over their behaviors and
goals. When a teacher gives control to the students, rather than encouraging compliance with
orders and instructions, student commitment levels are likely to increase as a result.
iii.
Encourage Collaborative Learning
When students work well with others, their engagement may be improved due to experiencing
some sense of connection to others during the activities.
iv.
Teacher should create a positive relationship wit...
