Our goal is collaborative/academic discourse: What should our first step be? by Whitney Nicole https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5 Made with a lightning strike of genius en-us 2017-09-18 14:10:02 UTC 2017-09-18 14:23:03 UTC hello@padlet.com Step one: whitndavis https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188479219 Build foundational knowledge and empathy. Research best practices for: academic discussion and how to invite students into the meta dialogue of "discussion practices/habits"]]> 2017-09-18 14:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188479219 Open the Floodgates https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188479224 I think part of the process requires students to see the benefit in learning how to discuss in a manner that is appropriate in each setting. I think this requires opening the discussion with students about it, and learning what they think and allowing them to lash out frustrations, and then helping them to understand why it's still important. I think this can generate a great deal of student buy in, instead of rejection by allowing them to be part of the process. ]]> 2017-09-18 14:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188479224 What is the laguage of college? Is it the same as the working world? Is it the same in all industries? Is it the same in every culture? What can we read, who can we talk to to inform our instruction? https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188479545 2017-09-18 14:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188479545 Focus on Purpose https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188479595 I believe we should worry less about the specific words and worry more about kids understanding why collaborative discussion and debate are important. (why do professionals discuss and debate?) Then set up ways for them to practice with topics that interest them.]]> 2017-09-18 14:15:05 UTC https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188479595 First steps... adriane_metcalf https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188479813 1. Define purpose of the discourse for ourselves and our classrooms... Frame around purpose of speaking, going beyond just "professional," because that definition can be narrow and exclude some of our purposefulness in speaking...]]> 2017-09-18 14:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188479813 When and how would this be taught/introduced to students? In all classes or just in certain ones? https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188480160 2017-09-18 14:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188480160 Step one ; Students need to express their ideas and then refine them . https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188480304 2017-09-18 14:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188480304 "End Game" https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188480357 What are we looking for from students in terms of language development? Certainly, the ability to use and under "professional" English is a tool that will serve students well, but if that is the goal, then how do we show we value cultural "variations" and acceptance of home and conversational language which in assumption we need to?]]> 2017-09-18 14:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188480357 There is a lot being said about 'speaking' but how about listening? https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188481145 What does actively listening look like to teachers/students?]]> 2017-09-18 14:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188481145 Define: how does discourse fit with conative skills? adriane_metcalf https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188481544 "Conative skills deal in feelings, emotions, and harnessing them in order to be more productive. They include the ability to:

  • Interpret situations
  • Cultivate a growth mindset
  • Develop resiliency
  • Avoid negative thinking
  • Take various perspectives on an issue
  • Interact responsibly with other people
  • Handle controversy and resolve conflict"
]]> 2017-09-18 14:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188481544 Understanding https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188482375 Along with listening is addressing understanding and particularly getting clarification.]]> 2017-09-18 14:20:29 UTC https://padlet.com/whitndavis/yfrww97llez5/wish/188482375