Applying Dialogic Pedagogy: A Case Study of Discussion-Based Teaching (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781498568302)

Recent academic research criticizes the effectiveness of traditional lecturing methods and instead shows the pedagogical effectiveness of active learning methods, especially discussion-based education. Drawing on the dialogic writings of Bakhtin, Freire, and Habermas, this study reviews the five primary themes cited in active learning research: improvements in student concentration; socialization in disciplinary norms; scaffolding towards higher critical thinking; inclusion of non-traditional learning styles; and reduction of student absenteeism. Testing these findings in a discussion-based undergraduate college education classroom, this study finds significant improvements towards higher critical thinking skills, increased student concentration, and reduced student absenteeism. However, the study finds questionable effectiveness of discussion-based teaching for socializing undergraduate college education students in disciplinary norms.

Author: Cynthia Z. Cohen
ISBN-10: 1498568300
ISBN-13: 9781498568302
Publisher: Lexington Books
Language: English
Published: 08/15/2018
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.20w x 0.70d