Episode 2: Mediation and teamwork in small group discussions

Episode 2 June 11, 2022 00:19:08
Episode 2: Mediation and teamwork in small group discussions
Encounters in the EAP Classroom
Episode 2: Mediation and teamwork in small group discussions

Jun 11 2022 | 00:19:08

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Hosted By

Laura McNabb

Show Notes

This episode takes a closer look at how EAP students can cooperate and collaborate as a team to deepen and increase each member's understanding of the topic. While some discussions are designed to allow students to demonstrate their stored knowledge of a topic, many discussions can be utilized in the Socratic manner of developing each participant's understanding of a topic. Just as a basketball team works together to set up scoring, or any other sports team, so too can a discussion that works like a team. 

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