Using Talk Moves

This video is about using Talk Moves to help students stay on task. So often, students check out when someone talks or goes to the board because they will not be held accountable for the information. But what if they were? Simple things, like asking students to restate what was said, to explain their understanding, etc. helps students feel accountable and can increase participation (and therefore retention).

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Have you had a chance to visit Kristal McCorkle's classroom yet? It is a wonderful job of creating in inviting learning environment!