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There are so many reasons why a student may be quiet in class. The language may be difficult. They may need more time to think than the pace of discussion allows. They may not have been able to read because of other things happening in their lives that they can't control. They may be really shy.
But there are ways to help quiet students build confidence and begin to participate.
In today's episode, I'll share what I learned over many years putting a strong focus on student-centered discussion in class. We'll talk about discussion warm-ups, individual conversations with kids who are dominating, discussion role cards, and my favorite strategy for student-centered discussion, The Harkness Method.
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058: How to Match Student Readers with Books they'll Love
057: Creative Tech Tools for ELA Teachers, with Jennifer Gonzalez
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