16. LECTURE BITES (Questioning, Discussion, Feedback)
Description: Topics are presented via lecture in small chunks. Students then create questions for two student “experts” to respond.
Application: This lecture protocol is especially useful for exploring controversial topics without getting bogged down in unnecessary debates.
Process: The day before a lecture on a particular topic, assign students a reading that will allow them to be more knowledgeable about the topic. At the same time, pre-select two students to be the “experts” and give them more information to examine. During class, present topic to students, limiting lecture time to fifteen or twenty minutes. Ask students to generate one question on the topic and write it on an index card and collect cards. Set up classroom in a panel configuration with the “experts” at the front of the classroom. Instruct the first student expert to select one of the question cards and give the response, and when the first expert stops, the second expert adds any additional information. Direct the second expert to answer a question with the first expert adding any additional information. Remind “experts” not to answer any duplicate or irrelevant questions. Repeat process until all key questions are answered.
Description: Topics are presented via lecture in small chunks. Students then create questions for two student “experts” to respond.
Application: This lecture protocol is especially useful for exploring controversial topics without getting bogged down in unnecessary debates.
Process: The day before a lecture on a particular topic, assign students a reading that will allow them to be more knowledgeable about the topic. At the same time, pre-select two students to be the “experts” and give them more information to examine. During class, present topic to students, limiting lecture time to fifteen or twenty minutes. Ask students to generate one question on the topic and write it on an index card and collect cards. Set up classroom in a panel configuration with the “experts” at the front of the classroom. Instruct the first student expert to select one of the question cards and give the response, and when the first expert stops, the second expert adds any additional information. Direct the second expert to answer a question with the first expert adding any additional information. Remind “experts” not to answer any duplicate or irrelevant questions. Repeat process until all key questions are answered.
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16. Lecture Bites
http://www.thiagi.com/interactive-lectures.html
16. Lecture Bites
http://www.thiagi.com/interactive-lectures.html