Student Talk vs. Teacher Talk

Learning Target: Teachers will share ideas and strategies to enhance student participation in discussions.

Student Talkvs.Teacher Talk

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Since our last session on Student Talk vs. Teacher Talk, please take a moment to write down some strategies you have used on your index card to create a learning environment focused on student talk. You will have three minutes to complete this task.

Bell Work

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Index Card: Write down some strategies you have used on your index card to create a learning environment focused on student talk.

To find a partner, please take a moment to check your index card and see if you have an odd or even number. Then, look for someone with the opposite number who is not at your table. You'll have three minutes to chat and share.

Time to Share

Quality teacher talk is essential for explaining concepts. Student talk helps them own the knowledge. It's a balance; teachers must hear students to assess understanding.

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Consider the strategies you use in your classroom to engage students in academic discussions.

Prompting: Use prompts like "Can you explain more about that?" or "What do you think about..." to encourage elaboration. (Question Stems)

Anticipation guide: Give students a handout with statements related to the lesson topic and ask them to mark whether they agree or disagree before learning the new information. (Helps to activate prior knowledge, introduce vocabulary, and build curiosity)

Check-in questions: Start sessions with a brief check-in to understand student's current thoughts and feelings on the content, creating a more personal connection.

Open-ended questions: Ask questions that require more than a simple yes/no answer, prompting deeper thought and discussion.

Build rapport: Get to know your students on a personal level to foster a positive learning environment.

Strategies for 1:1 Teachers

Access Point Question Prompts

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Discuss at your table the strategies you've found effective and those you'd like to implement to encourage more student talk during your lessons.

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