1. Discussion is a formal disclosure of a topic in which all students have an equal opportunity to speak, ask questions, and have their ideas heard.

     2. Effective use of Discussion (see "Resources: Instructional Methods" for a blank template)

• For more information on developing and sequencing discussion questions:
  http://www.english.ucsb.edu/teaching/resources/ta_handbook_2003/ta_sequencing_qs.asp  
  

1. Lecture is an exposition of a given subject delivered before an audience or a class, as for the purpose of instruction.

    2. Effective use of lecture (see "Resources: Instructional Methods" for a blank template)

     3. Tips on how to improve your lecture skills:

http://www.indiana.edu/~teaching/allabout/pubs/lectskills.shtml

1. Groups are a collaborative style of instruction in which students exchange ideas and learn from each other.

2. Effective Use of Groups (see "Resources: Instructional Methods" for a blank template)

3. Tips on how to create effective small group discussions:

http://www.celt.iastate.edu/teaching/small_group.html

1. Role play is when one assumes the attitude, actions and discourse of another in a make-believe situation in an effort to understand a differing point of view or social interaction.

2. Effective use of role play (see "Resources: Instructional Methods" for blank template)
3. How to teach effectively using role play (objectives, exercises, assessments):

http://serc.carleton.edu/introgeo/roleplaying/howto.html#assess

The following links contain additional information about ways that the instructional methods listed above (discussion, lecture, groups, role play) can be implemented in the classroom. 

• Click on the link to view the lesson plan.

• Click on the link to view the lesson plan.

• The following document is for an interactive lecture.

• Click on the link to view a discussion lesson plan.

• Click on the link to

• Click on the link to view the document (tips for designing a lesson plan).

Role Play
http://www.peo.gov.au/teachers/diy.html