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Facilitation Techniques Reference List

Student talk and engagement are central to a Collaborative Classroom. The techniques we use to facilitate discussions are both subtle and extremely powerful. Check out this list to see what you might add or refine in your own practice, with students or adults. Some teachers have posted this list in their classroom as a reminder.

Core Principles: 

Teaching Practices,
Adult Learning Community

Topics: 

Facilitation Techniques,
Reflection

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