Discussion in larger classes provides a means by which to get students involved, assess progress in their learning, and add variety to your teaching as you strive towards excellence. Web resources and related questions for discussion in larger classes include:

• How Can I Encourage Students to Participate?: What are some introductory forms of discussion that can be used in a larger class?

• Alternatives to Lecture: What small-group discussion strategies can I employ in my larger classes to supplement or substitute for lectures?

• Teaching by Discussion: What techniques can I use to initiate and sustain discussion in a larger class?

• Discussion Teaching in Large Class Settings: How can a "participation-based culture" be developed in an introductory course?

• The Importance of Questions: How can I help my students ask good questions and learn to answer them appropriately?

• Handbook for Instructors on the Use of Electronic Class Discussion: In what ways can out-of-class discussion be facilitated electronically to support student learning?