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What is the Structured Academic Controversy?

What is the Structured Academic Controversy?

by The Discussion Project | Jul 11, 2024 | Featured Post, Grades 6-12, Higher Education

Structured Academic Controversy: A discussion strategy to deepen thinking, understanding and engagement   The Structured Academic Controversy is a scaffolded small-group discussion strategy based on the principles of cooperative learning. By intentional design,...

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