Creating an emotionally safe classroom for successful class discussions

What does an emotionally safe classroom mean? Creating and maintaining a safe environment is the very first condition necessary for successful class discussions. What does safety mean though and how do we create an emotionally safe classroom? Emotional safety refers to the emotional and psychological safety of your students. Although you may have some students willing to share ideas without […]

Six simple formats for powerful class discussions

Structuring class discussions that are academic, equitable and engaging can be challenging. No-prep lesson formats can achieve these goals. Make your lives easier with six tried and true, low-prep formats for successful class discussions. Use them on the fly (think bell ringers) as supplementary activities or springboards for initiating conversations, adding more meat to the bone as things progress. Affinity […]

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