Opening Moves for Discussion

Classroom discussions are unpredictable and risky, but they can also be engaging and transformative. What are the challenges faculty face as they strive for classroom discussions that keep students’ voices in balance? How do the opening moves for a classroom discussion set the tone and expectations?

Resources:

• A few ideas for structuring discussion
• Tips for starting and maintaining a discussion
• Starting the conversation: Discussion protocols from the Harvard Teaching & Learning Lab
• LTC blog