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Confer
Confer
Encourage and value students’ ideas and views
Indicators:
Respecting perspectives
Promoting discussion
Inviting input
7Cs Sample Questions Early & Upper Elementary
7Cs Sample Questions Early & Upper Elementary
My teacher wants us to share our thoughts.
Students speak up and share their ideas about class work.
7Cs Sample Questions Secondary
7Cs Sample Questions Secondary
My teacher wants us to share our thoughts.
Students speak up and share their ideas about class work.
My teacher gives us time to explain our ideas.
Indicators of an Exemplary Classroom
Indicators of an Exemplary Classroom
Teachers effectively demonstrate confer through practices like these:
Respecting perspectives
The teacher creates a classroom climate in which ideas are treated with respect.
The teacher and students work together to create a learning environment that welcomes and values diverse views and opinions.
The teacher models respectful ways of communicating.
Promoting discussion
The teacher engages students in communication and collaboration in support of learning.
The teacher regularly provides genuine opportunities for students to contribute ideas and opinions as part of the learning process.
The teacher incorporates interactive practices such as cooperative learning, reciprocal teaching, collaborative problem solving, and peer feedback.
Inviting input
The teacher invites and values students’ input about their learning experiences.
The teacher gives students voice in determining aspects of what they learn.
The teacher seeks students’ ideas and feedback about classroom activities and procedures.
Teacher Toolkits
Teacher Toolkits
Use the resources below to make small, impactful shifts in your instruction that align with and strengthen the 7Cs Construct Challenge. These tools and strategies are designed to help you enhance your teaching practice in manageable steps, creating a more engaging and effective learning experience for your students.
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