Interpretive Discussion: Engaging Students in Text-Based Conversations - Softcover

Haroutunian-Gordon, Sophie

9781612506449: Interpretive Discussion: Engaging Students in Text-Based Conversations

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1612506445 ISBN 13: 9781612506449

Publisher: Harvard Education Press, 2014

In the era of the Common Core, teachers in all subject areas and grade levels are seeking ways to help students engage with and reflect on the meaning of texts. In Interpretive Discussion, Sophie Haroutunian-Gordon guides teachers through a carefully refined process for preparing, leading, and reflecting on these powerful conversations and discusses the skills and habits of mind that underlie this approach.

Using detailed case studies, she identifies patterns and practices that support effective discussion leadership; explains how to choose a suitable text; provides guidelines for anticipating and preparing questions; and shows how students’ skills develop over time.

Far from being reserved for elite or gifted students, interpretive discussion is an approach that can—and should—be used in any classroom where teachers seek to strengthen the relationships and skills that can transform student learning.

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About the Author:

Sophie Haroutunian-Gordon is a professor of education and social policy and the director of the Master of Science in Education Program at Northwestern University.

Review:

"Interpretive Discussion serves as a tool to help teachers encourage critical thinking, analytic and argumentative skills, and interpretative skills—all of which are needed to meet the rigorous requirements of the Common Core Standards, as well as prepare students for college and active citizenship in democratic society. Haroutunian-Gordon’s book provides a framework for professional development, learning opportunities for students, and exciting discoveries for anyone engaged in interpretive discussion practices." — Leilya Pitre, Teachers College Record

"Interpretive Discussion is designed for teachers of all subjects, ages and levels. Using specific case studies, Haroutunian-Gordon guides teachers in how to choose suitable texts, prepare good questions and lead effective discussions. Her book also shows how students’ skills grow through interpretive discussions." — Marilyn Sherman, Northwestern School of Education and Social Policy

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