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The Importance of Classroom Discussion

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

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