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Igniting Student Discourse Through Discussion, Debate, and Academic Conversation | Teaching Channel

Igniting Student Discourse Through Discussion, Debate, and Academic Conversation
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Explore the transformative potential of elevating student voices in your classroom! This course explores the essential strategies and practical techniques for rich, engaging, and academically productive student discourse across all grade levels and subject areas. Gain a deep understanding about how to design effective discourse activities, establish supportive classroom norms, and facilitate meaningful conversations. Understand how to implement student discourse as a powerful tool for learning and assessment. Your students will become active participants in their learning as they develop their critical thinking and communication skills through discussion, debate, and academic conversations. 

This course format builds from module to module in a way that allows you to work through each of the essential ideas in smaller, more focused segments. You’ll find the same great resources and applicable assignments, distributed over 10 modules.
This course does not have a textbook
 
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