Deep Discourse : A Framework for Cultivating Student-Led Discussions--Use Conversation to Raise Student Learning, Motivation, and Engagement in K-12 Classrooms

When educators provide explicit instruction, guidance, and feedback to students and let them steer the dialogue, students develop essential critical-thinking, problem-solving, and self-directed learning skills. This book details a framework for implementing student-led classroom discussions that improve student learning, motivation, and engagement across all levels and subject areas. The text features tools, tips, and exercises, plus unrehearsed videos of student-led classroom discussions.

Benefits

• Implement the student-led discussion framework and measure progress with the rubric for student-led discussions.
• Watch videos of real discussions among K–12 students and convey how educators and administrators can best prompt students to engage in their own productive conversations.
• Explore questions for stimulating students' critical thinking in multiple subject areas.
• Examine students' thoughts about being involved in their own student-led discussions.
• Follow "Take Action" prompts to exercise newly acquired knowledge.
• Access free reproducible versions of tools and rubrics featured in the book.

Contents

About the Authors

Introduction

• Articulating the Need for Student-Led Discussions
• Establishing a Discussion Framework for Student Success
• Beginning the Journey
• Experimenting with Different Discussion Formats and Strategies
• Using Discussion in Different Content Areas
• Getting to Deep Discourse
• Pulling It All Together: Tools and Tips

Conclusion

References and Resources