Learn communication strategies that highly effective teachers use to support students’ high-level thinking, active participation, and collaboration. This kit includes materials for leading 30-minute professional development sessions on four topics:

• Asking Open-Ended Questions
• Giving Clear Directions
• Giving High-Quality Feedback
• Keeping the Focus on Learning

Each session is built around a 10-minute video segment featuring master teachers using positive language with students at a variety of grade levels. Integrated narration names and describes specific positive language strategies to focus on. Step-by-step guidelines for working through each session are included. Perfect for study groups or in-service presentations, coaching individuals, or for independent use.

Contents:

• DVD with short videos on four essential teaching skills
• General instructions for using the kit
• 4 session-specific instruction cards
• CD-ROM with printable supporting materials

Samples:

• Video snippets from the sessions on “Asking Open-Ended Questions” and “Giving High-Quality Feedback“

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