Discussion as a Way of Teaching: Tools and Techniques for Democratic Classrooms, 2nd EditionISBN: 978-0-7879-7808-2
Hardcover
336 pages
August 2005, Jossey-Bass
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"Stimulating good discussions is often one of the more difficult
tasks of teaching. In this book, Brookfield and Preskill offer a
wealth of information and strategies for improving dialogues in the
classroom. I found the teacher- and student-centered tone of the
book refreshing and the connections drawn between democratic
education and discussion methods quite meaningful."
--Mary Deane Sorcinelli, associate provost and director, Center for
Teaching, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
"Discussion as a Way of Teaching addresses an important,
often underutilized pedagogical approach—the discussion
method. The book is a practical and valuable resource for all
faculty seeking to improve their teaching and create more
learner-centered teaching environments."
--Jodi Levine Laufgraben, director of first-year programs, Temple
University
"It would be hard for anyone to read this book and not And up
with a large number of ideas about how to use discussion in the
classroom. Even experienced teachers are likely to be challenged in
some of their own assumptions."
--David Boud, professor of adult education, University of
Technology, Sydney, Australia
"This book provides an excellent overview of how to cultivate
and nurture democratic dispositions and discussion habits in
students. Each chapter provides adaptable, practical, and clearly
articulated strategies that both novice and experienced teachers
can use."
--Gary Cale, associate professor of language and literature,
Jackson Community College, Michigan