Have you ever wondered how to help move your students from answering questions to exploring ideas? Encouraging students to engage in debate and discussion enhances their ability to think critically and articulate their thoughts, pushing beyond surface-level responses. Join Natalie Mitchell for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we uncover strategies that will elevate your classroom talk from “yes or no” answers to rich, idea-driven conversations, using tools such as talk stems and conversation mats. Get ready to empower your students to explore their ideas with confidence and curiosity! Natalie’s expertise as a literacy consultant will provide you with the tools and resources you need to shift student talk from simple answers to deep exploration of ideas, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity.
This is workshop two of three for the series titled “Classroom Talk: Navigating Talk as a Process for Exploration.”
Key Takeaways:
- Discover techniques to guide students from answering questions to exploring ideas.
- Learn how to foster a classroom environment that encourages debate and curiosity.
- Understand the use of talk stems and conversation tools to enhance classroom discussions.
- Gain insights into implementing talk strategies in both whole group and small group settings.
Workshop Details:
While we recommend that you attend all sessions of the workshop series to meet the learning objectives, each workshop can be attended as a standalone. Full members will also have access to view the recordings on demand and earn up to three continuing education credits.
Special Technology Instructions:
Attendees will need access to an internet-enabled device and a personal Google account (not affiliated with their school). SimpleK12’s Google Classroom will be utilized for the interactive and hands-on components of this workshop.
Assessment:
Participants will have communication and collaboration and opportunities throughout the training to demonstrate their understanding of the workshop objectives and reflect on their learning.
