Discourse

What is discourse?

The term classroom discourse refers to the intentional language and interactions that teachers and students use to communicate with each other in the classroom. Talking, or conversation, is the medium through which most teaching, learning, and critical thinking takes place.

*** This is a working/draft definition that will evolve over time as the district iCouncil committee continues their work on this element of the instructional framework. ***

Coming soon:

• Other names that might be used in research literature
• Why it is important
• Connection to Danielson Model