Thank you! How to Facilitate Discourse in the Mathematics Classroom

(Do we want to remind participants of group norms for this module?}  How do we have facilitators model talk moves throughout this presentation?

Parking Lot  On the wall, there is a “parking lot” where you may put sticky notes.  Ask questions.  CELEBRATE MOMENTS. SHARE THOSE AH-HA’S.

Your Take Away  Outcome #1: Increase knowledge and foster classroom norms to promote discourse  Outcome #2: Know how to assess the level of student involvement within our own classroom discourse  Outcome #3: Identify and implement a variety of strategies and talk moves for facilitating discourse

Question: There are several books on a bookshelf. If one book is the 4th from the left and 6th from the right, how many books are on the shelf?

What’s on your shelf?

Activity 1

Talk Moves

Activity 2: “Use Teacher Discourse Moves” Article

Activity 2: Talk Moves Video Samples Observe what is happening in front of you, folks! [Chris add facilitato r notes here so that They know which moves have taken place… And imbed videos here]

What moves does the teacher use? When does he use them? How do the teacher moves affect student responses? [Chris add facilitato r notes here so that They know which moves have taken place… And imbed videos here]

What moves does the teacher use? When does she use them? How do the teacher moves affect student responses? [Chris add facilitato r notes here so that They know which moves have taken place… And imbed videos here]

Dear Facilitator, Could you check the parking lot?  On the wall, there is a “parking lot” where you put sticky notes with questions that we can address as we work throughout this module.

Activity 2: Talk Moves on Display in our Gallery – Part I

Activity 2: Talk Moves on Display in our Gallery – Part II

Activity 3  What are characteristics of a classroom environment that encourages productive discourse?

Activity 3

Activity 3 under construction

Activity 3: Implementation Plan  As a group, come up with a set (three to five) of norms/expectations to facilitate discourse in your class.  Think about implementing in your own classroom? What will you try in your classroom when you return? What do you foresee as being challenges? Where are the opportunities?

Dear Facilitator, Could you check the parking lot?  On the wall, there is a “parking lot” where you put sticky notes with questions that we can address as we work throughout this module.

One word summary

Did you…? Do you…?  Outcome #1: Increase knowledge and foster classroom norms to promote discourse  Outcome #2: Know how to assess the level of student involvement within our own classroom discourse  Outcome #3: Identify and implement a variety of strategies and talk moves for facilitating discourse

Resources  [do we have a list here or a link?]

Thank you … Thank you! [Facilitator’s and information]