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Challenging Learning Through Dialogue
by James A. Nottingham, Jill Nottingham, and Martin Renton
Using classroom discussions to teach good habits of thinking
Classroom discussion has a major effect on student learning. In fact, dialogue is one of the best vehicles for learning how to think, make moral decisions, and understand another person's point of view. Research also indicates that most teachers talk too much in the classroom and don't wait long enough for students to respond. How do we improve the quality of classroom discussion? Challenging Learning Through Dialogue transforms the most up-to-date research into practical strategies that work. Readers will learn
- How to build in more "wait-time" for better quality thinking and questioning from students
- How to use dialogue to teach reasoning, collaboration, and good habits of thinking
- The three types of dialogue and how to teach the most effective version: exploratory talk
- Dozens of practical strategies for exploratory dialogue
- Global examples of fun ways to teach dialogue
- An innovative new instructional strategy called Classroom Mysteries
Written by an internationally known team of educational innovators, this book is for all educators who aim to use effective classroom dialogue to engage students in learning.
"This valuable book is a must for teachers and families who wish to have their children learn to think and communicate with greater precision and clarity."Arthur L. Costa, Ed. D., Professor Emeritus
California State University Sacramento and Co-Director, International Institute for Habits of Mind
"James Nottingham's work on Challenging Learning is a critical element of creating Visible Learners. This new series will help teachers hone the necessary pedagogical skills of dialogue, feedback, questioning, and mindset."
John Hattie, Professor & Director, Melbourne Education Research Institute
University of Melbourne
Create the right conditions for a growth mindset to flourish in your school and your students
Mindset doesn't matter when things are easy; it is only when faced with challenges that working from a growth mindset influences learning. But what is a 'growth mindset'? Why are mindset interventions not working in schools (yet)? What can be done to change this? Challenging Mindset answers key questions about Carol Dweck's theory of Mindset and shares proven strategies for putting mindset theory into practice. A nuanced understanding of mindset is critical for fostering a growth mindset in yourself, your classroom, and your students.
This large dry-erase poster provides teachers with an easy way to help document students' journey through the Learning Challenge. Based on the book, The Learning Challenge by James Nottingham, this poster features:
- The four stages of The Learning Challenge: Concept, Cognitive Conflict, Construct, and Consider
- Prompts throughout the Learning Challenge to encourage deep thinking
- Large size allows the poster to be seen from the back of the classroom
Posters are mailed in a large tube.
Embrace challenge and celebrate Eureka!
Challenge makes learning more interesting. That's one of the reasons to encourage your students to dive into the learning pit-a state of cognitive conflict that forces students to think more deeply, critically, and strategically until they discover their "eureka" moment. Nottingham, an internationally known author and consultant, will show you how to promote challenge, dialogue, and a growth mindset through:
Practical strategies that guide students through the four stages of the Learning ChallengeEngaging lesson plan ideas and classroom activitiesInspiring examples from Learning Challenges across the world