Educational Leadership

Includes bibliographical references.

Talking to learn -- Speaking volumes -- Now presenting... -- Tapping the power of poetry -- Talking about math -- Fostering english learner's confidence -- Debates and conversations: from the ground up -- What is the value of life? and other socratic questions -- From mindless to meaningful -- All the time they need -- Real talk, real teaching -- Spinning the web.

[Article Title : Talking to learn / Elizabeth A. City, p. 10-17] Abstract : Talking, listening, and thinking are a potent combination - each strengthens the other.;[Article Title : Speaking volumes / Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey, p. 18-23] Abstract : How to turn a noisy classroom into a zone of productive talk.;[Article Title : Now presenting... / Erik Palmer, p. 24-29] Abstract : Speech-making skills build confidence, poise, and clear thinking.;[Article Title : Tapping the power of poetry / Timothy Rasinski, p. 30-35] Abstract : Poetry charms, inspires, and intrigues as it develops student's fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.;[Article Title : Talking about math / Allison Hintz and Elham Kazaemi, p. 36-41] Abstract : How to better facilitate purposeful discussion about mathematics.;[Article Title : Fostering english learner's confidence / Rhonda Bondie, Laurie Gaughran, and Akane Zusho, p. 42-47] Abstract : From elbow exchanges to homework rounds - these routines engage students.;[Article Title : Debates and conversations: from the ground up / Paula McAvoy and Diana Hess, p. 48-53] Abstract : Help students tackle controversial topics without controlling the conversation.;[Article Title : What is the value of life? and other socratic questions / Casey Cuny, p. 54-59] Abstract : Four steps to planning insightful seminars.;[Article Title : From mindless to meaningful / Laura Billings and Terry Roberts, p. 60-65] Abstract : Structured whole-class discussions strengthen a sense of community.;[Article Title : All the time they need / Ellin Oliver Keene, p. 66-72] Abstract : Amazing things results when kids have time to think.;[Article Title : Real talk, real teaching / Maria Nichols, p. 73-77] Abstract : Can a tumult of words bring forth clear thinking?;[Article Title : Spinning the web / Alexis Wiggings, p. 78] Abstract : A spider web discussion model invites everyone to participate.