• Conference style learning is one strategy that is an alternative to
lecturing. The teacher does not give a lecture, instead he or she acts as a
facilitator.
• In conference style learning, students are required to read all assigned
readings before attending class. Assigned readings should be easily
understood by students, but challenging as well. During the class, students
ask questions of each other, answer questions and engage in discussions on
topic.
• The teacher helps guide discussion by encouraging students to build on
each other’s ideas and by asking questions that will lead to important
information rising to the surface.
• Use of open-ended questions, which do not have a specific correct
answer but rather allow students to think and discern their own answers. Also,
creating ambiguity in the classroom gives rise to students thinking through
problems. This also allows students to be creative and be less fearful of giving
the “wrong” answer.
lecturing. The teacher does not give a lecture, instead he or she acts as a
facilitator.
• In conference style learning, students are required to read all assigned
readings before attending class. Assigned readings should be easily
understood by students, but challenging as well. During the class, students
ask questions of each other, answer questions and engage in discussions on
topic.
• The teacher helps guide discussion by encouraging students to build on
each other’s ideas and by asking questions that will lead to important
information rising to the surface.
• Use of open-ended questions, which do not have a specific correct
answer but rather allow students to think and discern their own answers. Also,
creating ambiguity in the classroom gives rise to students thinking through
problems. This also allows students to be creative and be less fearful of giving
the “wrong” answer.
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