University/Organization
Education Unit, SUNY Plattsburgh
Title
“Everybody’s Talkin’ At Me”: Authentic Discussions
Synopsis
When we professors state that we “hold discussions” in our classes, do we merely disguise our delivery of our own opinions and agenda? This paper purports to uncover the authentic values of open classroom discussions—not merely in the college classroom, but in any level of schooling. When we professors state that we “hold discussions” in our classes, do we merely disguise our delivery of our own opinions and agenda? How do we encourage an open discourse?