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Leading Discussions

Every discussion in a meeting has a diminishing curve of interest. The longer the discussion goes on, the fewer people will be interested in it. (Mark McCormack, 110% Solution)

Skillful discussion leaders therefore try to assist students in the process of discovery. Their initial aim is to move the entire class forward, using a combination of probing questions, sensitive listening, & encouraging responses; their long-term goal is to build the group's capacity for self-discovery & self management. (David Garvin)

Discussion teaching requires dual competency: the ability to manage content & process.

It is more interesting to explore a topic than to exhaust it. (Mark McCormack, 110% Solution)

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