Participants were invited to engage in dynamic mindfulness with Niroga Institute's BK Bose and each
other in small group discussions, gracious space, meals, learning walks, and planning sessions in order to cultivate and tell stories of radical hope.
Over thirty educators attended, and participated
in small group discussions led by Joan Mitchell Foundation Artist - Teachers, and spent time with the paintings of Joan Mitchell.
In 2004 Anthony Lising Antonio, a professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, collaborated with five colleagues from the University of California, Los Angeles, and other institutions to examine the influence of racial and opinion
composition in small group discussions.
«In a study of kindergarten students, children who engaged
in small group discussions of stories that were read aloud had superior story recall compared to students who discussed the story one - on - one with the teacher or participated in whole class discussions.»
This difference in comfort levels, coupled with an apparent lack of confidence in the statistics and probability content being used, seemed to cause awkward
pauses in their small group discussions at times.
Most of these affirmations came directly from microphone use, particularly from the instructor during whole group discussion and from prospective
teachers in small group discussion.
School administration began academic and behavioral town hall meetings each quarter in classrooms which allow staff the opportunity to engage
in small group discussions about safety and security.
In one of the most engaging parts of the day, students welcomed and engaged
in small group discussions with attendees prior to the start of the presentation giving some true insight into what it's like to be a student.
At each monthly meeting the teachers had time to think alone, to look at their students» work, and then to pose questions to each
other in small group discussions.
Over 30 educators attended, and participated
in small group discussions led by Joan Mitchell Foundation Artist - Teachers, and spent time with the paintings of Joan Mitchell.
Session participants will then
participate in small group discussions to consider how the information applies to their state context, learn from one another, and ask questions to panel presenters.
To facilitate this learning during the retreat, participants
engaged in small group discussions, watched excerpts from videos of classroom instruction, and analyzed school data to help frame a problem of practice related to the achievement gap within their schools.
In a small group discussion, these students are usually just ready to offer their comment when the teacher calls time.