Fostering Meaningful Classroom Discussion: Student-Generated Questions, Quotations, and Talking Points

Although classroom discussion can increase students’ critical thinking and communication skills, teachers may be reluctant to use a discussion format if students do not participate or if their contributions lack substance. This article describes the use of daily response papers in which students prepare a question, quotation, and talking points (QQTP) prior to each class session to serve as the foundation for meaningful discussion. Students rated the QQTP, especially the questions and talking points, as an effective method for enhancing their understanding of the reading material and preparing for class discussion.

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