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Five Teachers in Search of a Discussion.

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Villaume, Susan Kidd; And Others – Reading Teacher, 1994

Recounts how five teachers promoted discussions where students initiated their own inquiries, helped each other probe their self-initiated inquiries rather than wait for teacher follow-up questions, and responded naturally to each other rather than wait for teacher permission to speak. Notes that group response extended individual responses. (SR)

Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Grade 4, Group Discussion

Teacher Book Clubs: Establishing Literature Discussion Groups for Teachers (Issues and Trends).

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Flood, James; Lapp, Diane – Reading Teacher, 1994

Discusses how book clubs can function as a professional development tool for teachers, and offers advice on how a book club can become a reality. (SR)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Discussion Groups, Elementary School Teachers, Literature Appreciation