Helping Students to Articulate their Ideas and Thinking

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Module 4: Using Classroom Talk to Stimulate Students' Thinking

Module 1: Communication in the Classroom

Communication in the Classroom: Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Communication in the Classroom

Functions of Talk

Types of Communication

How Teachers and Students Talk

Communication in the Classroom: Lesson Summary

Module 2: Effective Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication

Effective Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication: Learning Outcomes

Effective Verbal Communication - Content, Procedural, and Control Talk

Effective Non-Verbal Communication - Eye Contact

Effective Non-Verbal Communication - Wait Time and Social Distance

Effective Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication: Lesson Summary

Module 3: Structures of Participation

Structures of Participation: Learning Outcomes

Effects on Communication

Lecture

Questions and Answers

Classroom Discussion

Group Work

Teacher's Notes on Structures of Participation

Structures of Participation: Lesson Summary

Module 4: Using Classroom Talk to Stimulate Students' Thinking

Using Classroom Talk to Stimulate Students' Thinking: Learning Outcomes

Why Using Classroom Talk is Important

Probing for Learner Understanding

Helping Students to Articulate their Ideas and Thinking

Promoting Academic Risk-Taking, Problem Solving, and a Caring Community

Using Classroom Talk to Stimulate Students' Thinking: Lesson Summary

Module 5: Diploma in Teaching Skills For Educators - First Assessment

Diploma in Teaching Skills For Educators - First Assessment

Module 6: Selecting General Learning Goals

Selecting General Learning Goals: Learning Outcomes

US National and State Learning Standards

Curriculum Frameworks and Curriculum Guides

Selecting General Learning Goals: Lesson Summary

Module 7: Formulating Educational Objectives

Formulating Educational Objectives: Learning Outcomes

Cognitive Approaches

Behavioral Approaches and Compromise

Taxonomies of Educational Objectives

Formulating Educational Objectives: Lesson Summary

Module 8: Students as a Source of Instructional Goals

Students as a Source of Instructional Goals: Learning Outcomes

Differentiated Instruction

Emergent Curriculum

Multicultural Education

Students as a Source of Instructional Goals: Lesson Summary

Module 9: Enhancing Student Learning

Enhancing Student Learning: Learning Outcomes

Variety of Resources

Service Learning

Enhancing Student Learning: Lesson Summary

Module 10: Creating Bridges Between Goals and Experiences

Creating Bridges Between Goals and Experiences: Learning Outcomes

Modeling

Activating of Prior Knowledge

The Process of Learning

Creating Bridges Between Goals and Experiences: Lesson Summary

Module 11: Diploma in Teaching Skills for Educators - Second Assessment

Diploma in Teaching Skills for Educators - Second Assessment

Module 12: Behavior and Goals as Motivation Sources

Behavior and Goals as Motivation Sources: Learning Outcomes

Behavior as a Source of Motivation

Cautions about Behavioral Perspectives on Motivation

Goals that Contribute to Achievement

Goals that Affect Achievement Indirectly

Behavior and Goals as Motivation Sources: Lesson Summary

Module 13: Motivation Related to Attributions and Interests

Motivation Related to Attributions and Interests: Learning Outcomes

Interest as Motivation

Motives Related to Attribution

Motivation Related to Attributions and Interests: Lesson Summary

Module 14: Self Efficacy

Self Efficacy: Learning Outcomes

Effects of Self-Efficacy on Students' Behavior

Learned Helplessness

Sources of Self-Efficacy Beliefs

Self Efficacy: Lesson Summary

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