Applying Dialogic Pedagogy: A Case Study of Discussion-Based Teaching

By Cynthia Z Cohen

Recent academic research criticizes the effectiveness of traditional lecturing methods and instead shows the pedagogical effectiveness of active learning methods, especially discussion-based education. Drawing on the dialogic writings of Bakhtin, Freire, and Habermas, this study reviews the five primary themes cited in active learning research: improvements in student concentration; socialization in disciplinary norms; scaffolding towards higher critical thinking; inclusion of non-traditional learning styles; and reduction of student absenteeism. Testing these findings in a discussion-based undergraduate college education classroom, this study finds significant improvements towards higher critical thinking skills, increased student concentration, and reduced student absenteeism. However, the study finds questionable effectiveness of discussion-based teaching for socializing undergraduate college education students in disciplinary norms.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1498568300
• ISBN13: 9781498568302
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.2"