Learning Activity Templates: Discussion Activities

Page 2

Summary of readings Discussion From the list and links to readings provided, choose one to read and summarise. In no more than 200 words please post your summary into this discussion clearly identifying which reading it is. Return regularly to read summaries of other readings. Comment on at least two other summaries. You might like to pick summaries of the same reading and compare with what you wrote.

Case Study Discussion Read this article and case study (linked). Think about on how the techniques described in the article have been applied in the case study. Share your thoughts in this discussion activity. Return regularly during the two week period to see what others’ think and engage in the dialogue by posting at least twice. Knowledge construction Contentious Issue Discussion XXXX is often a divisive issue in this field. Where do you stand on this position and why? Please share your thought in this discussion activity. If your position has already been stated been, please still share your thoughts as your reasons will differ. If any learning from this course has contributed to your current position, please share this as well. Return regularly during the two week period to see what others’ think and engage in the dialogue by posting at least twice. Debate For the issue – xxxx, two distinct positions can be taken. You have been assigned to argue for one side of this, consult the list to see which side. In this discussion activity, Use the first week to discuss how your side will debate the issue taking the stated standpoint. Use evidence and theory to back up your arguments. In the second and third week debate the issue with the other side. Return regularly during the two week period to see what others’ think and engage in the dialogue by posting at least twice each week. I will summarise the debate at the end of the activity and highlight where participants have argued convincingly.

Development Reflection on learning Discussion Share and discuss how your thinking has moved on in relation to the issue – xxxx. Return regularly during the two week period to see what others’ think and engage in the dialogue by posting at least twice each week. Tom Preskett, 2012 http://tpreskett.blogspot.com/


Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.