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Building Better Academic Talk Routines in K-8 Classrooms
Manage episode 467767962 series 2982014
Episode 218 is chock-full of super practical ways to implement academic talk in your classroom tomorrow!
Elementary science teacher Jami Witherell shares her insights on fostering academic discourse in the classroom, emphasizing the importance of giving students time to think before they speak. She discusses practical strategies for engaging students in conversation, including the 'read a little, think a little, chat a little' approach, and the implementation of Socratic seminars and fishbowl discussions. Jami highlights the significance of preparation and creating a safe space for all students, especially multilingual learners, to express their thoughts and ideas. Her personal experiences as a multilingual learner shape her passion for ensuring that every student feels their voice matters in the classroom.
Fourth grade teacher Lauren Proffitt discusses the importance of oracy in education, detailing how her school has implemented a school-wide goal to enhance students' speaking skills. She explains the significance of structured routines and strategies that promote student engagement through talk, emphasizing the role of oracy in both academic and lifelong skills. The discussion also covers peer observations, collaborative learning, and effective management of classroom discussions, providing practical insights for educators.
Resources
- Fail-a-bration by Brad and Kristi Montague
We answer your questions about teaching reading in The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night.
Grab free resources and episode alerts! Sign up for our email list at literacypodcast.com.
Join our community on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.
Chapters
1. Building Better Academic Talk Routines in K-8 Classrooms (00:00:00)
2. Promoting Academic Talk in Elementary (00:00:01)
3. Exploring Academic Discourse in Kindergarten STEM (00:05:30)
4. Empowering Academic Conversations in Classroom (00:08:10)
5. Planning Academic Conversations for Success (00:18:36)
6. Engaging Students With Discussion Protocols (00:22:57)
7. Fostering Academic Discourse Through Oracy (00:31:36)
8. Developing Oracy Routines for Learning (00:38:41)
9. Peer Observations and Socratic Seminars (00:53:17)
10. Promoting Student-Led Academic Discussions (00:58:31)
11. Assessing and Giving Feedback in Discussions (01:04:01)
12. Building Community Through Literacy Podcast (01:07:53)
318 episodes
Manage episode 467767962 series 2982014
Episode 218 is chock-full of super practical ways to implement academic talk in your classroom tomorrow!
Elementary science teacher Jami Witherell shares her insights on fostering academic discourse in the classroom, emphasizing the importance of giving students time to think before they speak. She discusses practical strategies for engaging students in conversation, including the 'read a little, think a little, chat a little' approach, and the implementation of Socratic seminars and fishbowl discussions. Jami highlights the significance of preparation and creating a safe space for all students, especially multilingual learners, to express their thoughts and ideas. Her personal experiences as a multilingual learner shape her passion for ensuring that every student feels their voice matters in the classroom.
Fourth grade teacher Lauren Proffitt discusses the importance of oracy in education, detailing how her school has implemented a school-wide goal to enhance students' speaking skills. She explains the significance of structured routines and strategies that promote student engagement through talk, emphasizing the role of oracy in both academic and lifelong skills. The discussion also covers peer observations, collaborative learning, and effective management of classroom discussions, providing practical insights for educators.
Resources
- Fail-a-bration by Brad and Kristi Montague
We answer your questions about teaching reading in The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night.
Grab free resources and episode alerts! Sign up for our email list at literacypodcast.com.
Join our community on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.
Chapters
1. Building Better Academic Talk Routines in K-8 Classrooms (00:00:00)
2. Promoting Academic Talk in Elementary (00:00:01)
3. Exploring Academic Discourse in Kindergarten STEM (00:05:30)
4. Empowering Academic Conversations in Classroom (00:08:10)
5. Planning Academic Conversations for Success (00:18:36)
6. Engaging Students With Discussion Protocols (00:22:57)
7. Fostering Academic Discourse Through Oracy (00:31:36)
8. Developing Oracy Routines for Learning (00:38:41)
9. Peer Observations and Socratic Seminars (00:53:17)
10. Promoting Student-Led Academic Discussions (00:58:31)
11. Assessing and Giving Feedback in Discussions (01:04:01)
12. Building Community Through Literacy Podcast (01:07:53)
318 episodes
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