AD183 Facilitating Argumentation-Focussed Discussions in the Classroom

Session 1:

18 Feb 2025 (Tue)
1830 hrs - 2130 hrs
Mode: Face-to-face on SUSS campus

 

Session 2:

11 Sep 2025 (Thu)
1830 hrs - 2130 hrs
Mode: Online via Zoom platform

 

Course Level: 
Introductory


Target Participants: 
Associates and Faculty

Registration: 
Invited Associates / Faculty will receive the registration details via email from TLC approximately four weeks before workshop.

Synopsis 

This workshop is intended to equip instructors with the knowledge and skills necessary for facilitating argumentation-focused discussions in the classroom. It focuses on pedagogical and communication strategies underpinned by argumentation models that enable instructors to create an engaging and intellectually stimulating environment for fostering argumentative discourse among students. Participants will explore theories of argumentation, best practices in for active participation among students, and practical applications to enhance student learning.

Learning Outcomes 

At the end of the workshop, participants should be able to:
  1. State the foundations and theories of argumentation in teaching and learning
  2. Apply strategies for facilitating argumentation-focussed discussions in lesson planning
  3. Design scaffolds to support argumentation-focussed discussions
  4. Promote inclusivity and respectful communication in argumentation-focussed discussions