Title: Enhancing Critical Thinking through Discussion: Principles and Techniques

Instructions
First, read the Svinicki & McKeachie chapter 5 thoroughly and search for underlying principles for teaching thought using discussion. 
Make a list of critical thinking components that can be utilized in a good discussion. For instance, you could say: 
Discussion can explore concepts that don’t have obvious answers 
Discussion can focus on relationships—between ideas, cause/effect, etc. 
Discussion can focus on “best” vs. “better”—“what is the best solution?”—note that this is an example of evaluation from Bloom’s taxonomy 
Discussion can examine underlying beliefs 
Add 4-5 general concepts to this list that you have drawn from the Svinicki & McKeachie chapter. Explain each of these concepts and the depth of thought possible given these underlying principles. Make sure to expressly indicate what from chapter five led to the underlying principle you proposed in your list and cite correctly per APA.
Review the techniques of discussion reviewed in Svinicki & McKeachie (starting with a controversy, starting with questions, examining cases, etc.) and explain how several of these techniques can drive thought deeper. 
Project to your own teaching demonstration that you will present in week 7. For your particular topic, how do you think a well-developed discussion can implement HOTS related to your topic? Draw from Svinicki & McKeachie and cite appropriately.