Questioning for Classroom Discussion: Purposeful Speaking, Engaged Listening, Deep Thinking
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (900 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1416620982 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 223 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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Walsh holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Duke University, a master's degree in teaching (MAT) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a PhD in education administration and supervision from the University of Alabama. They have also developed professional development modules on improving school c
--—Charlotte Danielson . --—Doug FisherOf all the arrows in the accomplished teacher's quiver, the skillful use of questioning and discussion is central to high levels of student engagement and learning. As an indication of its importance, it is the one specific instructional strategy described in the Framework for Teaching. This book provides a systematic way to improve our questioning while intentionally helping students develop skills for productive discussion. This book presents a comprehensive examination of the many aspects of successfully using questioning and discussion strategies to deepen student understanding. Discussion comes alive in the classroom when students and teachers learn to ask that just right question. This does not occur by happenstance but through thoughtful planning, intentional modeling, strategic scaffolding, and differentiated coaching. The right question sparks students minds and spurs t
They also have great potential to engage students at the highest levels of thinking and learning.The extent to which this potential is realized, of course, depends on individual teachers who embrace these practices, make them their own, and realize that this process requires a true partnership with students.With that in mind, Questioning for Classroom Discussion presents and analyzes the DNA of productive discussions: teacher-guided, small-group, and student-driven.. Questioning and discussion are important components of classroom instruction that work in tandem to push learning forward and move students from passive participants to active meaning-makers.Walsh and Sattes argue that the skills students develop through questioning and discussion are critical to academic achievement, career success, and active citizenship in a democratic society. What type of questioning invigorates and sustains productive discussions?That's what Jackie Acree Walsh and Beth Dankert Sattes ask as they begin a passionate exploration of questioning as the beating heart of thoughtful discussions
Five Stars pjp698 good ideas. wyandotta said Quick read, easy to implement. This book is thorough with visuals and explanations. It contains practical strategies that are easy to implement in any content area.. . Hager said Five Stars. Useful and well-written. Can be used in the school classroom and the adult-learning environment.