Classroom+Talk


 * [|Never Say Anything A Kid Can Say]**
 * Guiding Questions**
 * What is classroom talk?
 * How does effective classroom talk enhance student learning?
 * How can teachers integrate effective talk throughout the curriculum?


 * Workshop Outcomes**

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to
 * recognize the importance of classroom talk as an instructional strategy
 * understand how classroom talk can be used as an assessment tool
 * be able to begin to use classroom talk in their classrooms
 * understand the key principles of classroom talk
 * incorporate their prior knowledge and experience with the content of this workshop

The key principles of classroom talk:
 * Workshop Introduction**
 * Keep classroom talk focused and on topic.
 * Establish clear and explicit rules and expectations for classroom talk.
 * Listen and respond to what you hear as classroom talk is taking place.
 * Use protocols and instructional strategies that support effective classroom talk.
 * Emphasize that all voices, opinions, and ideas must be respected and have value.


 * Workshop Activity**

Questions to guide thinking and talking: 1. Participants will read "Classroom Talk: Part I" keeping in mind the questions listed above. Please take notes as reading that address the questions as well as other observations and questions you may have about classroom talk. [|Classroom Talk, Part 1.docx]
 * What are the elements that identify good classroom discussion?
 * What role does the teacher play in classroom talk? Students?
 * What data can a teacher collect while facilitating classroom talk?


 * Workshop Closing**
 * Complete the [|exit ticket]: