Today’s VL Discussion
Discuss with the person next to you: What could be the most important thing a teacher can teach a student?
Today’s VL Discussion Discuss with the person next to you: What could be the most important thing a teacher can teach a student? The partner with the shortest hair will share first
Today’s VL Discussion Discuss with the person next to you: What could be the most important thing a teacher can teach a student? The partner with the shortest hair will share first Double clap!!
Today’s VL Discussion Discuss with the person next to you: What could be the most important thing a teacher can teach a student? 2 minutes
Today’s VL Discussion Discuss with the person next to you: What could be the most important thing a teacher can teach a student? 2 minutes GO!
Today’s VL Discussion What was your opinion? What could be the most important thing a teacher can teach a student?
Today’s VL Discussion What was your opinion? What could be the most important thing a teacher can teach a student? Community Circle
VL: Classroom Discussion
Effect size = 0.82 Currently ranked at position 7 on the Hattie Top 10 list Why? Discussion approaches allows students to be active in their own learning (application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and motivation skills )
VL: Classroom Discussion Permits students to be active in their own learning
VL: Classroom Discussion Classroom discussion is not…. Unstructured A platform for the most vocal students to take over An effective way to cover a large amount of content An effort to read the teacher’s mind (i.e. one right answer) Teacher centered
VL: Classroom Discussion Classroom discussion is… Inclusive; teacher-student, student-student High level, open ended questions Challenging the students to think Comfortable in silence
VL: Classroom Discussion The “How to” Define the question, topic, or problem Students suggest possible answers Collect relevant info that might help answer the issue at hand
VL: Classroom Discussion How to Foster Discussion
VL: Classroom Discussion How to Foster Discussion Create a “safe place” where students feel comfortable to share ideas and make mistakes Class seating Teacher as part of the group Draw the student out. No “opt out” rule
VL: Classroom Discussion Classroom discussion is… Inclusive; teacher-student, student-student High level, open ended questions Challenging the students to think
VL: Classroom Discussion Ideas COMMUNITY CIRCLE Inclusive circle of ideas and thoughts
VL: Classroom Discussion Ideas TWO CIRCLES Students form two circles facing each other. One circle asks the questions, while the other circle must answer.
VL: Classroom Discussion Ideas PHILOSOPHICAL CHAIRS Students take their position and argue their point, trying to get others to come to their side
VL: Classroom Discussion Review Discussion that involves the entire class
VL: Classroom Discussion Review Discussion that involves the entire class Allows students to improve communication skills while voicing their opinions and thoughts
VL: Classroom Discussion Review Discussion that involves the entire class Allows students to improve communication skills while voicing their opinions and thoughts Allows teachers to ascertain if students have learnt the concepts being taught
VL: Classroom Discussion Review Discussion that involves the entire class Allows students to improve communication skills while voicing their opinions and thoughts Allows teachers to ascertain if students have learnt the concepts being taught Back to you Robert!