https://padlet.com/chobbie100/wmd7lofdda3z Charles Hobbie - EDUC 241-55. A forum discussing the importance of the Classroom Circle instructional method from teachers in Literature-based lessons. en-us 2017-07-26 19:44:05 UTC 2017-07-26 22:30:23 UTC hello@padlet.com http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EBIlQmRjArk/VjvLOMJ4C4I/AAAAAAAAAds/ed0BEikdW6Q/s1600/talking%2Bcircle%2B2.jpg chobbie100 https://padlet.com/chobbie100/wmd7lofdda3z/wish/179520708 Students feel much more comfortable in a book club for a reason; students feel more at ease and confident when they are placed in a much friendlier setting. In my experience with Book Clubs, students appear much more eager to participate in conversations. They feel comfortable around their peers; they do not experience the same pressure they would feel when standing in front of a classroom. Students will feel much more obligated to speak, enabling the start of thorough discussions and debates that may brought up from interpretations of literature and other forms of literate discussions.]]> 2017-07-26 20:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/chobbie100/wmd7lofdda3z/wish/179520708 chobbie100 https://padlet.com/chobbie100/wmd7lofdda3z/wish/179520951 Classroom Circles, or what can also be referred to as Dialogue Circles, involve an educator being collaborating with students within the circle. Educators and students within the circle talk with each other while conversing in dialogue.]]> 2017-07-26 20:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/chobbie100/wmd7lofdda3z/wish/179520951 chobbie100 https://padlet.com/chobbie100/wmd7lofdda3z/wish/179520955 The classroom circle makes the students feel much more involved with their classmates. "Healthiersf.org" discusses how educators that utilize these circles will better the students psychologically. Not only do the students learn ways to "enhance positive and supportive connections with peers" and they will also learn how to "better communicate" (8).

http://www.healthiersf.org/RestorativePractices/Resources/documents/RP%20Curriculum%20and%20Scripts%20and%20PowePoints/Classroom%20Curriculum/Teaching%20Restorative%20Practices%20in%20the%20Classroom%207%20lesson%20Curriculum.pdf]]> 2017-07-26 20:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/chobbie100/wmd7lofdda3z/wish/179520955 chobbie100 https://padlet.com/chobbie100/wmd7lofdda3z/wish/179520966 Mathematics is not a recommended class for such an Instructional Habit. Classroom Circles are a place of discussion, not something that is applicable with mathematics. With mathematics, the educator teaches formulas and the like. Classes that inspire debates, conversation, and discussion are ones that lean more towards the Dialogue Circle ]]> 2017-07-26 20:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/chobbie100/wmd7lofdda3z/wish/179520966 chobbie100 https://padlet.com/chobbie100/wmd7lofdda3z/wish/179521020 Look at how the educator is a part of the teaching circle. This form of instructional teaching has it so the teacher is no longer the head of the class. Instead, he is a part of the class, actively in the discussion circle. ]]> 2017-07-26 20:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/chobbie100/wmd7lofdda3z/wish/179521020 chobbie100 https://padlet.com/chobbie100/wmd7lofdda3z/wish/179522525 This video is a great example of Dialogue Circles being used for much younger students. Notice how the aspects of the circle promote organization. The teacher has the students perform "check-ins" and also has students hold an object before speaking. These keep the students organized but also have them become a part of the conversation instead of just looking at a teacher in front of them.]]> 2017-07-26 20:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/chobbie100/wmd7lofdda3z/wish/179522525 chobbie100 https://padlet.com/chobbie100/wmd7lofdda3z/wish/179522684 What do you feel towards Classroom/Dialogue Circles? Do you feel like the benefits are noticeably accurate or do you feel that the older style is much more preferable. ]]> 2017-07-26 20:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/chobbie100/wmd7lofdda3z/wish/179522684 chobbie100 https://padlet.com/chobbie100/wmd7lofdda3z/wish/179528052 Confidence is key in business. Success in such a field demands that one be capable of strong communication skills and the capability to remain calm and willing to discuss. A shy and timid individual, in their early stages, would need to slowly get used to talking with others, which are concepts brought to light due to the Classroom Circle.]]> 2017-07-26 22:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/chobbie100/wmd7lofdda3z/wish/179528052