Leadership

Susan Gevelber

Program Manager

Susan Gevelber is the Program Manager for the Discussion Project, serving as curriculum designer and instructor, project developer and researcher. She spent 30 years in the classroom creating and teaching a wide array of high school social studies courses in Fairfax County, Virginia, San Francisco, California and most recently in Madison, Wisconsin. In school-based leadership positions, Susan engaged in curricular reform and professional development initiatives. Using discussion and deliberation techniques, Susan’s teaching focused on the transformative potential of historical inquiry. Currently, Susan is an instructor of Teaching and Learning at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Susan Gevelber

Program Manager

Susan Gevelber is the Program Manager for the Discussion Project, serving as curriculum designer and instructor, project developer and researcher. She spent 30 years in the classroom creating and teaching a wide array of high school social studies courses in Fairfax County, Virginia, San Francisco, California and most recently in Madison, Wisconsin. In school-based leadership positions, Susan engaged in curricular reform and professional development initiatives. Using discussion and deliberation techniques, Susan’s teaching focused on the transformative potential of historical inquiry. Currently, Susan is an instructor of Teaching and Learning at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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The Discussion Project is developed by leading educators at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Coursework is designed to improve classroom discussion and leads to higher levels of engagement, belonging, and learning for students. Learn more about the leadership team and how they can help your instituion move forward.

The Discussion Project

Research and development

Founded at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, The Discussion Project is based on extensive academic and analysis. The interactive curriculum reflects learning from research and multiple iterations of field-testing, observation, and feedback. Through a learn-by-doing method, instructors learn effective ways to structure and facilitate discussion. It is funded by a $1mm grant from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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Create an equitable and inclusive classroom climate conducive to high quality discussion.

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Build institutional reputation for teaching quality

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Improve student and instructor engagement and retention

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Implement strategies that develop students’ discussion skills.

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Strengthen departmental profiles

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