Providing Time And Space For Student Dialogue

One of my favorite bloggers, Jennifer Gonzalez of the Cult of Pedagogy, posted an e-article titled, The Big List of Classroom Discussion Starters and I couldn't help but find a few that I can translate into protocols (that can easily be used in secondary or collegiate classrooms). Please note that I do not take any credit for the development of these strategies. Let me know what you think by commenting below. 


 
TEACH-OK!  (Discussion, Feedback, Collaboration)
 
Description:  This popular fast-moving protocol integrates classroom talk within the framework of other learning experiences such as lecture or direct instruction.  Credited to Whole Brain Teaching (www.wholebrainteaching.com) it is a meant to help students become more comfortable talking to each other with a stated purpose.
 
Application: Use this as a re-teaching platform for students in all subjects.   
 
Process: Prior to the lesson, provide guidelines for Teach-OK. (Students will work in partners. Within a lecture or direct instruction and after teaching a key point or concept, the teacher claps once and says, “Teach!” students respond by clapping twice and saying “OK!” Partner #1 will teach Partner #2 the concept or key point, taking no more than a minute. At the next Teach-OK opportunity, the partners switch and #2 teaches #1.)  At appropriate time, employ strategy. Listen to students’ discussions, being prepared to clarify or reteach concept if responses are incorrect or just surface learning. 

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https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/speaking-listening-techniques/
https://www.create-abilities.com/blogs/create-abilities-blog/whole-brain-teaching-teach-okay-and-switch