The Student-Discussant Role in Doctoral Education : A Guidebook for Teaching and Learning.

Cover
Title page
Copyright page
Dedication
Contents
Foreword - The Student-Discussant Role Using PowerPoint Slides in Doctoral Seminars
Preface - The Student Discussant-Role as a Teaching and Learning Strategy
Acknowledgements
Chapter One - The Student-Discussant Role and Reason
The Student-Discussant Role
Rationale
Chapter Two - Setting up the Stage for the Student - Discussant Role
Preparing for the Student-Discussant Role
The First Three or Four Weeks
Class Size
What to Expect
Instructor Sets the Example
Specific University Setting
Avoid Overloading
Proper Focus
Chapter Three - Student-Discussant Role and Oral Presentation
Course Schedules
Spread Out the Readings
Crucial Role of Instructor
Preparation for Various Settings
Provision of Adequate Information
Managing Assigned Discussant Role
Small Size Class
The Sign-Up Sheet
Default on the Syllabus
Time to Prepare
Late Student Registration
Maturing on the Program
Late Student Enrollment
Student Failure to Present
Two Crucial Points for Adjustment
Chapter Four - Evaluating the Student-Discussant Role Presentation
Strengths and Weaknesses of the Student-Discussant Role Strategy
Conquest of Stage-Fright
Everything is Important
Factor in Student Enrollment
Students Learn to Manage Things
Self-Discovery and Collegiality
Highly Cost Effective
Chapter Five - Conclusion
Appendix A. Weekly Class Schedule and Assigned Readings
Appendix B. Sample Student-Discussant Role Sign-up Sheet
Student Discussant Assignments
Appendix C. Student Discussant Role Presentation Evaluation Form
Appendix D. Sample syllabus instruction on the Student Discussant Role
Description
Requirements
Bibliography
Index
About the Publisher
Back cover.