They are more active in terms of our
in class conversations and activities because they have gained confidence via their interactions with their peers online.
Instead, we should deliver feedback as questions, as neutral observations of accomplishment («You gave five complete examples»), or as whole -
class conversation about the choices various writers make.
«Curious and reflective, he asked questions which greatly
enriched class conversations and which his classmates said, «inspired us to challenge our preconceived ideas and opinions.»
After students have had some time to respond to these questions, facilitate a
whole class conversation where students explain why they think Sue was ostracized by the other students in her class.
He offers resources and scaffolds for teaching students to use the academic language needed for
strong class conversations no matter what format you choose.
In my new column, Check It Out, I'll be sharing a variety of books that will spark and enhance classroom learning: books that are invitations to cross-curricular exploration and further investigation; books that can open doors to
meaningful class conversations; books that let children peek into lives different from their own.
Bingo: «In less than 6 weeks, those online discussions began transforming our in
class conversations.»
Work with students to build
a class conversation contract: Early in the semester, my students do an exercise called the Perfect Conversation.
Modern web tools help both students and teachers to contribute online discoveries to
class conversations.
Share space in
class conversations: I work not to prioritize my voice over the voices of my students through established rhythms and routines — for example, I ring a chime rather than raise my voice above my students» voices when I need to interrupt conversations and bring us back together as a group.
Do you feel you are capable of effectively guiding
a class conversation on this sensitive topic?
This activity sets the groundwork for my class to create
a class conversation contract.
Using «accountable talk» sentence starters like these turns one - at - a-time sharing into
a class conversation:
If a student is struggling in her writing, I'll comment on that aspect of her work in class, but I'll always make sure to point out that she never gives up and is always respectful of others during
class conversation.
Each group of students would bring something different to
the class conversation about how far machines should go in our lives rather than some students reading a lesser version of the same text.
Alex includes his own practice in his inquiry by wondering whether Forest Hill teachers, himself included, subconsciously decide not to engage Victor in
class conversations.
Last school year,
our class conversations during advisories and science class were hardly conversations.