George Orwell once wrote that restating the obvious is the “first duty of intelligent people.” In that vein, allow us to restate the case for what may be literacy instruction’s richest but ...

In the Sept. 26, 2025, opinion essay, “Small-Group Reading Instruction Is Not as Effective as You Think,” authors Mike Schmoker and Timothy Shanahan list shortcomings of small-group reading ...

Many teachers have experienced the dreaded breakout room of silence - students not interacting with one another during remote small group discussions. If you haven’t, yet, then consider yourself lucky ...

You have /3 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Small-group work is perhaps the most touted recommendation in the world of teaching. It is a ...

WebCampus Discussions are a great way to foster learning and promote engagement and community in classes taught in all modalities. This page discusses why to use online discussions, and shares some ...

Productive business meetings require a leader with the ability to focus the discussion. Business owners with effective group leadership skills, including the ability to listen and organize discussions ...

What Are Small Group Discussions? Small Group Discussions (SGD) were initiated in Fall 2019 when the Brandeis Core was first implemented. During the Fall 2020 semester, more than 200 first year ...