The instructor steps back and lets learners lead the discussion. Learners need to be prepared with the material and discussion topics ahead of time, the goals of the discussion made clear, and the class should assist the leader in contributing to the success of the discussion through engaged participation.
| Individual/Group Activity | Group |
| Class Size | Small (<25) |
| Bloom’s Taxonomy Level | Apply |
| Development Initial | Absolute Knowing |
| Minimum Time to Facilitate | Varies |
| Minimum Time to Debrief | < 10 Minutes |
| PDFs | Here |
Additional Resources
Flynn, N. K. (2009). Toward democratic discourse: Scaffolding student-led discussions in the social studies. Teachers College Record, 111(8), 2021-2054: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/016146810911100808?casa_token=Y_iNVIDcKuoAAAAA:G4TbYjvJmHArz7DPZgw_K_TfQXatYFPs4hwVs9egZ-EsloazXtEtiDJoUVryv2q_3YS3akoLeCs
Knoeller, C. P. (1994). Negotiating interpretations of text: The role of student-led discussions in understanding literature. Journal of Reading, 37(7), 572-580: https://www.jstor.org/stable/20172358?casa_token=3PCPSAkI-ZoAAAAA%3A7k3El_GE7sxShhCqYJObHSe9Kf088k9tFcqMRRiD1BEbsCSmE_YiGS1mhXd544H-OgJflKY4xlLg-ImsfDs2gY_vKWbtbxWf0eG9luMB9SZ1rB5TmA
Hayes, K. D., & Devitt, A. A. (2008). Classroom discussions with student‐led feedback: a useful activity to enhance development of critical thinking skills. Journal of Food Science Education, 7(4), 65-68: https://ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1541-4329.2008.00054.x