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3b: Questioning and discussion techniques

Questioning and discussion techniques deepen student understanding and logical reasoning skills and bring all students into the learning. This set of resources supports teachers in developing their practice in this component.

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Through engaging in this two-part professional learning activity, participants will examine how this discussion technique can increase critical thinking and student independence in classroom discussions, as well as identify strategies to implement Socratic Seminars in their classrooms. Participants will also draft a plan to integrate a Socratic Sem...

This video and supporting materials demonstrate how a 12th-grade English teacher increased his students’ engagement in Socratic Seminar discussions.

Through engaging in this two-part professional learning activity, participants will explain how student-generated questions can enhance classroom discussions. Participants will identify next steps to implement student-generated questions to enhance classroom discussion. Participants will also create a plan to successfully integrate the Question For...