Sentences with phrase «good classroom discussions»

The clips I have selected from Bran Neu Dae are humorous but touch on serious issues and often generate good classroom discussions.

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There are scholarly discussions of etymological and other questions that are better suited for the classroom.

The youngsters from St Polycarp's Catholic School had previously taken part, and excelled, in classroom sessions which include discussions on cultural and religious matters and how these impact day - to - day life as well as a club like Chelsea.

One of the best ways to learn about Journey School is to join us for one of our Wednesday morning «Walk Through the Grades» tours where you will have a chance to visit the classrooms and participate in a discussion about Journey's unique educational program.

Brownell recommends using active learning practices to help close the gap, including clickers, classroom discussion and other tools known to enhance student learning and help students perform better on critical thinking questions.

The COREMatters Project is a multi-dimensional classroom experience focusing on social emotional learning, empathy and respect building instruction utilizing cooperative learning activities, role playing, classroom discussions, individual work, as well as physical activities.

Throughout, the M15 chief, Harry Patterson (John Hurt), who's rigged the van with a hidden camera and a microphone and is overseeing the ride, makes observations about the two figures» psychologies that are already plainly evident through the actors» gestures, as well as offers explanations about the political and historical importance of this discussion that feel more like classroom lectures.

In Bob's classroom, there's a theological discussion (The movie doesn't hide its religious bent, but it doesn't preach, either) about the age - old questions of «why bad things happen to good people» and «why people who work hard don't always succeed.»

In my classroom, we conclude our discussion with a «Who wore it better?»

Just like good classrooms are built on reliable systems and structures, a positive faculty meeting should utilize protocols and processes that ensure all voices are heard, that no single voice dominates, and that discussion stays focused and productive.

The most wonderful presentations, discussions, and participation could be occurring in our classroom, but if the student can not clearly hear what is being said, how do we expect them to learn well?

I wanted to build what I now call a thinking classroom — one that's not only conducive to thinking but also occasions thinking, a space inhabited by thinking individuals as well as individuals thinking collectively, learning together, and constructing knowledge and understanding through activity and discussion.

Well - facilitated classroom discussions about controversies offer «high - leverage opportunities to help our students hone their critical thinking skills,» says Sox Sperry of Project Look Sharp, a nonprofit at Ithaca College in New York that promotes media literacy.

A teacher can «translate» the game experience to classroom teams through written reflections and discussions, as well as hands - on gameplay in a fishbowl, where the classroom observes and documents elements of successful collaboration.

According to a 2013 analysis by Kei Kawashima - Ginsberg of Tufts University, teaching the controversies does indeed appear to increase students» civic knowledge; perhaps such discussions allow teachers to raise the energy level in the classroom and thus better capture the attention of students.

When it comes to a classroom discussion of unflattering teacher nicknames, the authors say that's a topic perhaps best avoided.

In addition, a well - designed online course, whether fully online or blended, will integrate a good deal of interaction that takes advantage of electronic group discussion activities and collaborative learning approaches, some of which might require as much if not more interaction than traditional classroom formats.

By making more spending the only path to better results, we forgo the more important discussions of how, for instance, better pedagogy might improve outcomes, or how better management can direct more money to classrooms by creating transportation and procurement efficiencies.

The initiatives we have emphasized in policy discussions — class - size reduction, curriculum revamping, reorganization of school schedule, investment in technology — all fall far short of the impact that good teachers can have in the classroom.

Social media gives them the option to constantly share knowledge and interact with each other well beyond the hours spent in the classroom and online discussions can become engaging.

This way, staff are confidently identifying and meeting the needs of all learners, and evidence of this can be seen from observations of classroom practice, progress and attainment data, the scrutiny of work produced, discussion with teachers, the views of parents / carers as well as the views of the pupil, too.

If this is well established, a classroom can progressively address deeper and more complex topics that organically source the diversity of student perspective as an asset in those discussions.

Research shows there are best practices that can be used to create a classroom environment that fosters rich classroom discussions.

After years of teaching small children, it was clear to Iliana Gutierrez how much good picture books can do to enhance classroom discussions and improve the learning experiences of young students.

Join us for a discussion with renowned mathematics expert and author, Gladis Kersaint, on how teachers and administrators can support the development of productive math discourse in the classroom through well - planned and well - sequenced discussions of student work.

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The novel tackles difficult themes such as racism, alcoholism, parental separation and terrorism and has proved to be an extremely good book to open up discussion in the classroom.

I don't mean to imply that voice Thread can totally replace a good quality classroom discussion.

While some federal legislation is unique to special education students and classrooms, core concepts of personalized learning and teaching to the individual are strategies that all good teachers incorporate — and it's obvious that you are a good teacher if you are joining in this discussion!

The following recommendations are offered for the use of online discussion boards in the middle and high school English classroom based on suggestions offered in the relevant theoretical and empirical literature, as well as the advice in practitioner - oriented articles and position papers:

Through frequent discussions and special workshops, the education staff of arts organizations learn about specifics of DCPS content standards and other curriculum requirements as well as other pressing topics in arts and humanities education to be able to adapt their offerings to better meet classroom needs and to plan and strategize around approaches to leading the education improvement agenda.

Through this partnership with Dr. Fisher, Achieve3000 is taking the best research from Dr. Fisher's book Visible Learning for Literacy, cowritten with Dr. John Hattie and Dr. Nancy Frey, to accelerate student learning with a new instructional model called Read - Discuss - Read, designed to increase student comprehension through repeated readings, classroom discussion, and debate.

We believe the best way to prepare to encounter these topics is to create a class contract outlining guidelines for a respectful, reflective classroom discussion.

Professional development needs to be provided for teachers who may not be comfortable engaging their students using new technologies such as discussion boards in their classrooms, in open discussions of difficult issues (e.g., slavery), or in examining how the video portions of a VFT act as historical sources with values and perspectives from the present as well as the past.

Cultivating school connectedness within the classroom facilitates discussions and participation, as well as making it clear to students they are valued.

The classroom discussions on effective science teaching also allowed teachers to have a better understanding of what good science teaching and learning look like.

This individualization often goes well beyond the creation of classroom rules and routines — it includes what texts and topics are studied in depth, how student grades are calculated, what type of contribution is welcomed during class discussions, the extent to which technology tools are integrated into the classroom, whether students are required to conduct research, and how much homework is necessary to further student development.

In addition, TeachUp participants will benefit from the exchange of ideas regarding new classroom technologies and, even more importantly, discussions around pedagogy and the best approaches to improving student outcomes.

Every classroom deserves to have a more vibrant discussion, and Amazon's list of best - sellers can be a good place to...

A good example of using technology to redirect what happens in class can be found in Hunter and Caraway's (2014) discussion of Twitter use in the classroom.

«No matter the topics of discussion, the diverse pool of participants within these communities afford K - 12 educators with the opportunity to supplement their knowledge, engage and collaborate with their peers and share best practices, providing an opportunity to take others» lessons learned and implement them in the classroom.»

The schools would do much better if they concentrated on turning classrooms into academic places where ideas really count, places in which discussion of those ideas is at the center of classroom activity.

«Now, these are not occasions where everyone sits around and sings kumbaya — the results have shown that even taking a small amount of time to have community discussions on classroom management and discipline has led to increased test scores, because students are comfortable and better adept at learning when they are supported with positive energy.»

Our Close Reading of Complex Texts Maps, co-developed with literacy experts Doug Fisher and Nancy Frey, provide hands - on close reading practice as well as strategies and resources to choose appropriate complex texts, develop text - dependent questions, and promote classroom discussions.

Well Spoken contains a framework for understanding the skills involved in all effective oral communication, offers practical steps and lesson ideas that any teacher needs to successfully teach speaking in a variety of situations — from classroom discussions to formal presentations — and includes a set of tools for students — from how to grab the audience's attention to how to use emphatic hand gestures and adjust speed for effect.

They may examine student work, reflect on their own instructional practice, and read current research on best practices, but most of their discussions focus on sharing what they do in their own classrooms.

Sure, videos and multimedia typically offer solid levels of learner engagement, but if your subject matter lends itself better to a flipped classroom model and discussion questions, you could be missing out.

Drawing on research on oral cultures like the Hmong from Laos, as well as classroom observations and discussions with community liaisons, Dr. Marshall developed MALP ®.

While that could mean students at some schools would spend next year in portable classrooms, he said more discussion would likely reveal better, cheaper options.

We have learned from so many teachers to create a safe space in classrooms — our best laboratories for democracy — for discussion, debate and discovery.