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Activity #2
Think back to a lesson you have taught or observed where student discourse—meaningful talk between students—was low or minimal.
What did you notice about student participation or talk during the lesson?
Why do you think students weren’t engaging in discussion?
What challenges have you faced in trying to promote student-to-student talk?
Reflect on these questions in your PLM NotesDoc.
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Activity #3
Watch the video below of Middle School students participating in a Socratic Seminar by clicking the box. A navigation bar will appear. Click the first icon (the square with an arrow). The video will open in a new window.
Watch the video below of Middle School students participating in a Socratic Seminar by clicking the box. A navigation bar will appear. Click the first icon (the square with an arrow). The video will open in a new window.
After the video, respond to the following question on your PLM NotesDoc. Be sure to reference learning from the video.
How did the facilitator’s guidance (or silence) shape the direction of the discussion?
Socratic Seminar (Middle School)
Socratic Seminar (Middle School)
Video Length - 4:30
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