This video clip takes place in a fifth-grade class. The Metamorphosis coach has not worked with this teacher or class previously and she is new to talk moves. Before the lesson, the Metamorphosis coach met with the classroom teacher and her colleagues. They worked...
The teacher in the video has been practicing the usual talk moves—turn and talk, say more about that, and repeat back for about a month to cultivate listening skills and new habits for explaining their thinking and attending to a math problem until they understand it....
How often in the hectic school day do you take the time to find out what kids are thinking about? How often do you start a lesson by asking students what they wonder about the topic at hand? How often do you encourage kids to hypothesize or ask questions? If you are...
This installment of “Turn and Talk” takes us through detailed talk moves that center the students in classroom discussions. If you’re looking for quick tips to use in preparation for the state tests, the points excerpted from “Adding Talk to the Equation: Discussion...
Teacher Appreciation Week is here, so we are taking time out to appreciate the great work so many educators and administrators are doing in schools. Metamorphosis Shout-Outs All of us at Metamorphosis recognize the hard work, dedication, creativity, and perseverance...
Listening is an essential part of the “turn and talk” strategy we encourage educators to apply in classrooms. Check out the tips below, excerpted from, “Adding Talk To The Equation” by Lucy West. Put them into practice to create a classroom that fosters...
