How to develop discussion skills for EAP students

How to develop discussion skills for EAP students Tom Le Seelleur South Eastern Regional College, Northern Ireland.

Discussions INDIVIDUAL GROUP

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Summarise Key points Paraphrase Main idea

• Identify key vocabulary Identify • Explain their meaning or purpose Word Champion Explain • Find challenging or new phrases Find

Culture Connector Discover personal experiences 1 Cross cultural implications 2 Compare and contrast differences/similarities 3 Demonstrate individual vs group responsibilities

Lead GUIDE THE DISCUSSION ASK 6 QUESTIONS (2 EACH) MAKE SURE EVERYONE SPEAKS JOIN IN THEMSELVES ENSURE TEAM MEMBERS FOLLOW THEIR TEAM ROLE

Group Learning through an exchange of views is central to most seminars. Students should be willing to speak and listen to each others' opinions in seminars Seminars can be challenging if you are unfamiliar with this method of teaching. Students are expected to take part by speaking in seminars. Some students express their ideas spontaneously. Seminar discussion may focus on a piece of reading or research

ARC & Flipped Learning

Practice makes perfect Leader Summariser Culture Connector Word Champion

Asking for and Giving Opinions Giving and asking for explanation Language of Discussion and Debate Providing a reason and evidence Disagreeing Polite vs Strong Hedging Compromise and Consensus Discussion Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts

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