discussion section
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A small group of students participates in a discussion section in a classroom.
Definition
- Noun:
- A small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately: A "discussion section" is a smaller, more interactive class that supplements a larger lecture course. It provides a forum for students to discuss lecture material, ask questions, and work on problems under the guidance of a teaching assistant or instructor.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Attendance at the weekly discussion section is mandatory.
- The professor's lecture is on Monday, and my discussion section meets on Wednesday.
- In the discussion section, we reviewed the key concepts from the week's lecture.
Advanced Usage
- "to lead a discussion section": to be the instructor or teaching assistant in charge of a discussion section.
- As a teaching assistant, her main duty is to lead a discussion section for the introductory biology course.
Variants and Related Words
- Section (n): In an academic context, this can be a shortened, informal form of "discussion section."
- What time is your chemistry section?
- Recitation (n): A similar type of small class meeting, often focused on reviewing material, which is sometimes used synonymously with "discussion section."
- The calculus recitation helps students practice problem sets.
Synonyms
- Tutorial (n): A small class for intensive instruction or discussion, though often with more direct teaching than a typical discussion section.
- Seminar (n): A small, advanced class focused on discussion, but usually for more specialized topics than a standard discussion section.
Related Phrases
- Discussion group (n): A general term for a small group meeting to discuss a topic, not necessarily tied to a formal academic course.
- The book club functions as a lively discussion group.
A small group of students participates in a discussion section in a classroom.
Noun
- a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately
- a graduate student taught sections for the professor's lecture course