Deep Discourse: A Framework for Cultivating Student-Led Discussions -Use Conversation to Raise Student Learning, Motivation, and Engagement in K-12 Classrooms - Softcover

Sandi Novak; Cara Slattery

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9781943874026: Deep Discourse: A Framework for Cultivating Student-Led Discussions -Use Conversation to Raise Student Learning, Motivation, and Engagement in K-12 Classrooms

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ISBN 10: 1943874026 ISBN 13: 9781943874026

Publisher: Solution Tree, 2016

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Our classrooms are filled with curious, innovative minds that our current instructional practices aren't embracing. When educators provide explicit instruction, guidance, and feedback to students and let them steer the dialogue, students develop essential critical-thinking, problem-solving, and self-directed learning skills. Our students want to talk-they need to talk! This book details a framework for implementing student-led classroom discussions that improve student learning, motivation, and engagement across all levels and subject areas. The text features tools, tips, and exercises, plus unrehearsed videos of student-led classroom discussions. Give all students plenty of opportunities to have their voices heard in the classroom.

Benefits

Implement the student-led discussion framework and measure progress with the rubric for student-led discussions.
Watch videos of real discussions among K-12 students and convey how educators and administrators can best prompt students to engage in their own productive conversations.
Explore questions for stimulating students' critical thinking in multiple subject areas.
Examine students' thoughts about being involved in their own student-led discussions.
Follow Take Action prompts to exercise newly acquired knowledge and make learning content standards more exciting.
Access free reproducible versions of tools and rubrics featured in the book, including discussion formats that are useful for literacy-based lessons.

Contents

About the Authors

Introduction

1. Articulating the Need for Student-Led Discussions
2. Establishing a Discussion Framework for Student Success
3. Beginning the Journey
4. Experimenting with Different Discussion Formats and Strategies
5. Using Discussion in Different Content Areas
6. Getting to Deep Discourse
7. Pulling It All Together: Tools and Tips

Conclusion

References and Resources

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From the Author

While writing this book, I video taped student discussions in many elementary and secondary classrooms. Students love to engage in discussion! They read more, are more engaged and get more excited about learning when they know they will be talking with their peers. I would be happy to assist with your training and development needs as you work to enhance your school's instructional practices related to student-led discussions. Don't hesitate to contact me!

About the Author

Sandi Novak, an education consultant, has served as an assistant superintendent, principal, and teacher. With more than 30 years of experience in schools, Sandi provides professional development on a number of topics and initiatives, such as coaching principals and teacher leaders in developing strong literacy instruction, using data to monitor professional learning implementation, and developing school improvement plans focused on maximizing achievement for all students in literacy.

During Sandi's tenure with Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District in Minnesota, she led workshops on instructional coaching, group facilitation processes, and school improvement efforts. She directly coached instructional leaders individually, in small groups, and in large collegial groups. Her efforts, combined with the competent, hard-working educators within the district, produced improved student achievement results.

Sandi has been a member of Minnesota's Best Practice Network of Teachers, a member of Learning Forward's Marketing Committee, a consultant for Scholastic Book Fairs, and a board member for the Minnesota Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). Additionally, she has been a presenter at local, state, and national meetings, workshops, and conferences.

Sandi earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from St. Cloud State University, a master's degree from the University of Minnesota, and an educational specialist degree in administration from the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota.

Cara Slattery is a teacher leader in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District near Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has experience teaching 5/6 multiage, special education, and sixth grade. Cara has also served as a magnet program coordinator, data and assessment coach, enrichment specialist, and technology integrationist. Her contributions include facilitating collaborative teams, coaching teachers to use data and assessments, and designing and delivering professional development around literacy, math, and technology integration.

Cara has been recognized as a Technology in Education (TIES) Exceptional Teacher and District 191 Teacher of the Year. She has presented at multiple national conferences including the ASCD Conference on Teaching Excellence, ASCD Annual Conference, the TIES Educational Technology Conference, and the Scholastic Principal's Reading Summit.

She received a bachelor of science in elementary education with a minor in special education from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse and a master of arts in education from St. Mary's University. Cara also holds a K-12 reading endorsement from Mankato State University.

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