Facilitating Productive Classroom Discussion
What is a productive classroom discussion? How can I carry out productive discussions in my classroom?
Overview
Productive classroom discussions provide students with opportunities to clarify their thinking and consolidate their understanding during the lesson. Such discussions can enable students to deepen their reasoning, and listen to and engage with one another’s reasoning. This course explores how you can facilitate productive discussions in your classroom and overcome common challenges.
You will learn through a blend of in-person learning sessions and an asynchronous online learning period.
Learning Goals
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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understand how a productive classroom discussion can support your students’ learning;
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plan a productive classroom discussion for a lesson that you are going to teach;
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facilitate a productive classroom discussion using talk moves to promote student engagement; and
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reflect on your use of talk moves in order to improve your facilitation skills.
Course Structure
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Mode of Learning |
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In-Person Learning Session 1 |
3 hours |
Thu, 13 Feb (P.M.) |
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Asynchronous Online Learning Period |
8 hours |
Fri, 14 Feb – Wed, 9 Apr |
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In-Person Learning Session 2 |
3 hours |
Thu, 10 Apr (P.M.) |
Target Participants
EL Teachers interested in understanding how to use productive classroom discussions to support their students’ learning
Registration
Please register on OPAL2.0 using this code: SLI-000019.
Closing date for registration: Thu, 23 Jan
For enquiries, please contact:
Dr Rachel Goh (Senior Specialist/EL) at rachel_goh@moe.gov.sg