References/Resources:
Theoretical Basis:
The “Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education”, by Arthur W. Chickering and Zelda Gamson 1 , is often used as a means to increase engagement and learning. The Discussion Leader assignment touches on six of the seven principles:
Good practice encourages student-faculty contact
Good practice encourages cooperation among students
Good practice encourages active learning
Good practice gives prompt feedback
Good practice communicates high expectations
Good practice respects diverse talents and ways of learning
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1 Chickering, Arthur W., and Zelda F. Gamson, "Applying the Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education," New Directions for Teaching and Learning Vol. 47 (1991), San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Inc., Publishers.
Eugenia M. W. Ng, " Enhancing Collaborative Learning Online Through Discussion ," Proceedings of 2002 International Conference on Computers in Education, pp.262,
Alexander, Gary, Enhancing Quality in Distance Learning through Collaborative and Resource-based Learning , The Open University, UK
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