Discussion Questions to Encourage Critical Thinking Skills

Nazia Shehzad explains how to use discussion questions to encourage critical thinking skills.

Overview
• Why have a fine discussion?
• Motivation (extrinsic and intrinsic)
• Unplugged approach
• Preparing for discussion classes
• Enticing discussion topics
• How to create discussion questions and follow up questions.

About Nazia Shezad
Nazia Shehzad holds a Masters (MA) Degree in English Language and Literature from National University of Modern Languages, (NUML) Pakistan. She has successfully completed CELTA from International House London, UK. For the past 9+ years she has been serving at King Abdul Aziz University (KAU), Saudi Arabia (KSA) in the capacity of English Instructor. She has successfully completed her Specialized short course on Teaching English Online by Cambridge Assessment and Train the Trainer Course from Cambridge. Furthermore, she has conducted various workshops and presented papers on an international level that includes Dubai, France & Austria. Apart from her commitment to the educational field, she utilizes her free time in Fine Arts that includes paintings, sculptures & macrame.

This is the recording of a live Blackboard Collaborate session presented to English Language Institute faculty.
Produced by CPELT King Abdulaziz University English Language Institute October 2022. https://eli.kau.edu.sa/
Thanks to Sabitha Rahim for organizing this presentation. Video edited by Todd Colwell.