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Student-Led Discussions: How do I promote rich conversations about books, videos, and other media? (ASCD Arias)

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Do you want your students to take ownership of and become more independent during reading discussions? Are you looking to enhance your teaching of higher-order thinking and 21st century skills? Do you want to ensure that all students develop strong speaking and listening skills?

Table of contents

How Do Student-Led Discussions Align with Established Standards?

What Classroom Structures Are Needed for Student-Led Discussions?

What Core Elements Are Needed for Students to Engage in Rich Discussions?

How Do I Get Started as a 1st–3rd Grade Teacher?


About the authors

Sandi Novak has over 35 years of education experience as a classroom teacher, principal, staff development and curriculum director, assistant superintendent, author, and education consultant. She is currently working with schools and districts as an education consultant.

As an educational leader, Novak has been responsible for supervising and providing leadership training to principals and district coordinators. She has conducted regular classroom walkthroughs to monitor professional learning implementation; coached principals to ensure effective practices were occurring throughout a district; managed financials for teaching and learning programs; administered professional development; and developed, authored, and secured grants to enhance instructional practices and increase student achievement. She has presented at conferences and major meetings on topics such as literacy leadership, student-led discussions, independent reading, the gradual release of responsibility, developing professional learning plans, and instructional leadership.

She is coauthor of several books and has authored a professional development online course.

 

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978-1-4166-1948-2
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48
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