5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Task-Based Discussions in Science.

Robust and effective classroom discussions are essential for providing students with opportunities to simultaneously engage in science practices while learning key science content. Using numerous examples and science learning tasks, the authors show how teachers can plan the lesson to encourage stud...

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Main Author: Cartier, Jennifer L.
Other Authors: Smith, Margaret Schwan, Stein, Mary Kay, Ross, Danielle K.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Reston, VA : National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2013.
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Online Access: Full text (MFA users only)
ISBN:9780873537452
0873537459
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Laying the groundwork : setting goals and selecting tasks
  • Introducing the five practices model : contrasting the practices of two teachers
  • Getting started : anticipating and monitoring students' work
  • Making decisions about the discussion : selecting, sequencing, and connecting
  • Encouraging and guiding student thinking
  • Positioning five practices discussion within instructional design
  • Beginning secondary science teachers use the model : lessons learned.