Academic discourse

Students often need scaffolding to engage in quality discourse—these strategies to encourage classroom discussion will help them get started.

- Academic texts are written for an audience of experts in a specific field. - Non-academic texts are written for a general audience and do not require the same level of expertise. - Non-academic texts are more informal and may use simpler language and storytelling techniques. - #AcademicTexts focus on conveying information and supporting arguments with evidence. - #NonAcademicTexts may prioritize engaging the reader or entertaining them. #differencebetween #education

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Posing a question to the class, allowing for think time, and then calling on a student is one simple strategy for engaging students in better academic discourse.

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NACADA promotes and supports quality academic advising in institutions of higher education to enhance the educational development of students. NACADA provides a forum for discussion, debate, and the exchange of ideas pertaining to academic advising through numerous activities and publications. NACADA also serves as an advocate for effective academic advising by providing a Consulting and Speaker Service and funding for Research related to academic advising.