Leading a Discussion

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Checking for students' understanding of important ideas and concepts helps instructors gauge what students are getting and what they need to work on more. It also provides useful feedback to help you plan ways to better meet your students' needs. Instructors who check for understanding usually feel more connected to their students' learning and have a better sense of what to expect from their students' writing. Below are some suggested strategies for checking students' understanding.

• Avoid Yes/No Questions
• Have Students Summarize or Paraphrase Important Concepts and Lessons
• Have Students Reflect
• Give a Quiz