Ground Rules For Discussion
English for Academic Teaching Purposes
• Topic and aim are clearly stated, and preparation materials, if necessary, are provided
• Facilitator leads discussion towards an aim through preparation and questions.
• The facilitator carefully monitors the timing of the discussion.
• Ask open questions.
• Listeners actively “hook in” to discussion.
• No conversational terrorism is practiced here.
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