1.07 · Why is classroom discourse important?
In the next video, we transition from what classroom discourse looks like, to why it is important.
Question 1
(5 points possible)
Before you watch the video, jot down your own ideas about why student discourse is important. Once you’ve watched the video, add notes on how your description differed from Cathy’s.
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Video 6: Why is classroom discourse important?
Question 2
(5 points possible)
How did your description differ from Cathy’s?
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In Your Classroom
As you make your way through the course, ideas and resources will be made available on how to create successful experiences with classroom discourse. But these will be more helpful to you if you’ve already begun to get your feet wet. In the week ahead, choose one time of the day (morning meeting, read aloud, or some other time) when you typically ask IRE questions. Look for opportunities to ask a few more open-ended questions, or to simply follow a students’ response to an IRE question with another question, such as “how did you know?” or “why do you think that?”
In your notecatcher, record how it went. Was it easy or difficult? Were students comfortable or uncomfortable responding? Do you have thoughts on what you will do differently next time? Submit your responses below.
Activity
(5 points possible)
Was it easy or difficult?
Were students comfortable or uncomfortable responding?
Do you have thoughts on what you will do differently next time?
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