11. CHALK TALK (Feedback, Discussion, Collaboration)
Description: This protocol is done completely in silence, giving students a change of pace and encouraging thoughtful contemplation.
Application: This method can be used to determine prior knowledge, to informally assess student understanding, and/or to increase class participation in discussions.
Process: Explain that Chalk Talk is a silent activity and give the following directions: 1) no one may talk at all; 2) anyone may add to the chalk talk as he pleases; 3) students can comment on others’ ideas by drawing a connecting line to the comment; and 4) students write as they feel moved. (It may be that long ‘silences’ occur and that is natural; allow plenty of wait-time.) Next, write a relevant question or questions on the board. Instruct the students to begin writing their responses. Interact with the chalk talk either by standing back and letting it unfold or expanding the thinking by circling interesting ideas, inviting comments to broaden the thinking or writing a question about a student’s comment.
Description: This protocol is done completely in silence, giving students a change of pace and encouraging thoughtful contemplation.
Application: This method can be used to determine prior knowledge, to informally assess student understanding, and/or to increase class participation in discussions.
Process: Explain that Chalk Talk is a silent activity and give the following directions: 1) no one may talk at all; 2) anyone may add to the chalk talk as he pleases; 3) students can comment on others’ ideas by drawing a connecting line to the comment; and 4) students write as they feel moved. (It may be that long ‘silences’ occur and that is natural; allow plenty of wait-time.) Next, write a relevant question or questions on the board. Instruct the students to begin writing their responses. Interact with the chalk talk either by standing back and letting it unfold or expanding the thinking by circling interesting ideas, inviting comments to broaden the thinking or writing a question about a student’s comment.
Reference and/or for more information:
11. Chalk Talk
Smith, H. Wentworth, M. Chalk Talk. http://www.nsrfharmony.org/protocol/doc/chalk_talk.pdf
11. Chalk Talk
Smith, H. Wentworth, M. Chalk Talk. http://www.nsrfharmony.org/protocol/doc/chalk_talk.pdf