This course aims to teach learners how to evaluate school classroom discussions. By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze language as a tool for social action, understand persuasion, control, and argumentation, and assess the development through dialogue. The course covers evaluating classroom discussions and provides skills to critically analyze and assess discussions. The teaching method involves theoretical explanations, practical examples, and case studies. This course is intended for educators, teachers, and anyone interested in improving classroom discussions.
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Learning outcomes
- 1. Language as a tool for social action
- 1.1 Persuasion, control and argument
- 1.2 Development through dialogue
- 2. Evaluating classroom discussion
- 2.1 Evaluating discussion
- 2.2 Evaluating discussion (continued)
- Conclusion
- References
- Acknowledgements
