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Humans
process events verbally |
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Speech
makes thinking “visible,” concrete |
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Discussion
is a way of testing and exploring new ideas |
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Students
acquire knowledge and insight from diverse points of view |
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Conversation
provides practice with problems and concepts |
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Students’
awareness of, and tolerance for, ambiguity or complexity increases |
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Students
recognize and investigate their assumptions |
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Attentive,
respectful listening is encouraged |
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Intellectual
agility is increased |
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Students
become connected to a topic |
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It
shows respect for students' voices and experiences |
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Students
are affirmed as co-creators of knowledge |
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It
develops the capacity for the clear communication of ideas and meaning |
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It
develops habits of collaborative learning |
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Students
develop skills of synthesis and integration |
