| Publication |
India, Scholastic, 2005.
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| Description |
160pPurple Spine
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| Series |
Theory and Practice
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| Summary/Abstract |
Includes strategies for engaging all students, building higher-level thinking skills, and strengthening reading and writing across the curriculum.
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| Contents |
Classroom Discussion: What it is and why it is important-
The characteristics of true discussion
The benefits of true discussion
Final thought
Enhancing learning in the content areas through discussion-
Why use discussion across curriculum?
How can discussion be used for preparation and follow-up?
What time factors must be considered for discussion to work?
Discussions in individual content areas
Final thought
Preparing for discussion: Setting up for success-
Preparing the classroom climate for discussion
Making decisions about groups and grouping
Selecting questions for discussion
Ensuring students come to small-group discussions well informed
Final thought
Facilitating discussion: Scaffolding instruction to help students take off-
Tap students' understanding: Developing ownership of the discussion
Invite participation: Ensuring all students have a voice
Orchestrate the discussion: Gaining and maintaining momentum
Seek clarification: Building understanding
Final thought
Following discussion: Keeping the thinking alive-
Mini-lessons
Reflection journals
Thinking charts
Final thought
Assessing Discussion: Determining if your efforts are paying off
Develop an overall plan for assessment
Four important aspects of assessing discussion
Record keeping
Final thought
Appendices-
Discussion web
Listening in on discussion form
Confidence rating form
Vocabulary Expectations chart
Planning chart for whole-class discussion
Discussion planning sheet
Continuing thinking after discussion
Analyzing reflection journal entries
Tracking my thinking
Rubric: Postdiscussion journal entries
Determining if you have a discussion curriculum in place
Plan for a teacher workshop based on this book
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| Standard Number |
0439567572 pb.
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