Prompting Deeper Discussions (Paperback)

Matthew R. Kay

ISBN 10: 1416633391 / ISBN 13: 9781416633396

Published by ASCD, 2024

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Paperback. Learn how to craft better prompts and lead deeper class discussions.Class discussions are the cornerstone of successful instruction and learning-- a way to explore complex subject matter and help students develop critical-thinking, listening, and speaking skills. Too often, the questions teachers ask are met not with deep engagement and discovery but blank stares and silence. In order to reap the benefits of student discussion, teachers must know how to plan and facilitate great class conversations and avoid common pitfalls.Prompting Deeper Discussions offers a winning formula: a great prompt, delivered by an agile teacher, at the best time, to a group of students that has been properly prepared to discuss it. Teachers across grades and content areas will learn how to- Set goals for class discussions that are both ambitious and realistic.- Thoughtfully prepare to lead these discussions.- Craft and refine discussion prompts.- Keep well-prompted discussions from falling flat.Classroom teacher Matthew R. Kay also shares exercises that give both new and veteran teachers a chance to practice writing prompts without the pressure of a looming class. Ultimately, this book will help teachers strengthen in-class discussions so that students will have a greater depth of knowledge and develop essential skills they'll need to thrive. Classroom teacher Matthew R. Kay offers guidance and exercises to help teachers across grades and content areas craft and refine vital discussion prompts. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Prompting Deeper Discussions (Paperback)
• Publisher: ASCD
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1416633391
• ISBN 13: 9781416633396
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Learn how to craft better prompts and lead deeper class discussions.

Class discussions are the cornerstone of successful instruction and learning— a way to explore complex subject matter and help students develop critical-thinking, listening, and speaking skills. Too often, the questions teachers ask are met not with deep engagement and discovery but blank stares and silence. In order to reap the benefits of student discussion, teachers must know how to plan and facilitate great class conversations and avoid common pitfalls.

Prompting Deeper Discussions offers a winning formula: a great prompt, delivered by an agile teacher, at the best time, to a group of students that has been properly prepared to discuss it. Teachers across grades and content areas will learn how to

• Set goals for class discussions that are both ambitious and realistic.
• Thoughtfully prepare to lead these discussions.
• Craft and refine discussion prompts.
• Keep well-prompted discussions from falling flat.

Classroom teacher Matthew R. Kay also shares exercises that give both new and veteran teachers a chance to practice writing prompts without the pressure of a looming class. Ultimately, this book will help teachers strengthen in-class discussions so that students will have a greater depth of knowledge and develop essential skills they'll need to thrive.

About the Author

Matthew R. Kay is a proud product of Philadelphia's public schools and a founding teacher at Science Leadership Academy. He is also the founder and co-director of Philly Slam League, a nonprofit organization that shows young people the power of their voices through weekly spoken word competitions and workshops.

Kay is the author of the bestselling Not Light, but Fire: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom, as well as the co-author of We’re Gonna Keep on Talking: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Elementary Classroom and Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Teaching Middle and High School ELA.