Classroom Talk: Active Listening as a Step in the Process

Description

Have you ever wondered how to help your students develop deep listening skills in group discussions? Enacting the power of partners and groups helps students learn to listen deeply so they can respond intentionally. Join Natalie Mitchell for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we explore strategies for considering personality types as a means for guiding student conversations. Get ready to foster a classroom environment where every voice is heard and valued! Natalie's expertise as a literacy consultant will provide you with the tools and resources you need to encourage your most extroverted talkers to listen closely and your most introverted thinkers to join conversations with confidence.

Objectives

1. Outline the purposes for teaching active listening, establishing a clear rationale for its importance.
2. Identify how personality types affect listening and talking in the classroom, promoting inclusive participation.
3. Implement techniques to gather evidence from students to confirm and encourage active listening during discussions.
4. Examine student dynamics and personalities to effectively coach classroom talk and listening.
5. Assess the effectiveness of active listening strategies and make adjustments to enhance student engagement.
6. Design activities and frameworks that incorporate active listening into daily classroom routines, ensuring all students benefit from improved communication skills.

Key Take Aways

• Understand the purposes for teaching active listening in the classroom.
• Learn how to gather evidence from students to confirm and encourage active listening.
• Examine student dynamics and personalities to coach effective classroom talk and listening.
• Develop strategies to guide student conversations, fostering an environment where everyone listens and responds thoughtfully.