Description
Have you ever wondered how to transform casual classroom conversations into academically purposeful discussions? Understanding the natural flow of conversation can help us be intentional about how we coach student talk, making even the most casual social conversations academically purposeful. Join Natalie Mitchell for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we follow the lead of Shana Frazin and Katy Wischow in the text "Unlocking the Power of Classroom Talk," and dive into talk as a process, just as we think about the writing process. Get ready to transform your approach to classroom talk, ensuring your students are engaged in meaningful and academically enriching conversations! Natalie's expertise as a literacy consultant will provide you with the tools and resources you need to guide student talk more effectively, making it a powerful tool for academic exploration.
Objectives
Summarize the talk cycle and its parts to lay a foundational understanding. Determine the importance of each part of the talk cycle in fostering meaningful classroom discussions. Generate a plan for talk opportunities that establish social talk, bridging casual and academic conversations. Assess students informally on their natural flow in the talk cycle to identify areas for improvement. Critically evaluate the effectiveness of implemented talk strategies in promoting academic discussions. Design and implement innovative conversation frameworks that encourage students to engage in purposeful dialogue.
