Using Discussion Pedagogy to Enhance Oral and Written Communication Skills

This research project examines students' reactions to in-class discussion as an instructional technique by investigating the effect of participation practices on communication-based skill development. The findings provide evidence that active preparation and participation in class discussion ca...

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Published in:College teaching 2008-07, Vol.56 (3), p.163-172
Main Authors: Dallimore, Elise J., Hertenstein, Julie H., Platt, Marjorie B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business Administration Education
Class discussion
class participation
Classroom communication
cold-calling
College instruction
College students
Colleges & universities
Communication
Communication Skills
Critical thinking
Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Educational activities
Entrance examinations
Graduate Students
in-class discussion
Integrated Curriculum
oral and written communication
Oral Language
Posttests
Pretests
Problem solving
Public Speaking
Questionnaires
R&D
Research & development
Skill Development
Skills
Speech
Speech Communication
Student Attitudes
Student Participation
Student Reaction
Teachers
Teaching Methods
Thinking Skills
Writing (Composition)
Writing Instruction
Written communication
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Summary:This research project examines students' reactions to in-class discussion as an instructional technique by investigating the effect of participation practices on communication-based skill development. The findings provide evidence that active preparation and participation in class discussion can be linked to students' reports of improved oral and written communication skills. Conclusions suggest that discussion can be a useful addition to cross-curricular programs (such as writing and speaking across the curriculum) and standalone courses (such as public speaking). This technique can be used in combination with other strategies.
ISSN:8756-7555
1930-8299
DOI:10.3200/CTCH.56.3.163-172