Self-reflection: Student Discourse & Collaboration - Q1

I use effective questioning techniques in the classroom to promote students’ critical thinking or higher order thinking skills.

Consider

A) What activities do you use to teach inquiry/thinking skills?

B) How might you incorporate more thinking and questioning processes?

Self-reflection: Student Discourse & Collaboration - Q2

I create a classroom culture that nurtures thinking and inquiry.

Consider

A) How do students view themselves as learners—as active or passive participants?

B) Do students feel safe asking questions and responding during thought-provoking discourse?

Self-reflection: Student Discourse & Collaboration - Q3

I teach students to identify and employ the strategies and skills of successful learners

Consider

A) Do students frequently participate in inquiry-based, structured debates and dialogues?

B) How are students taught academic skills, such as active listening, self-reflection, and structured discourse?

Self-reflection: Student Discourse & Collaboration - Q4

I engage students in creating and monitoring the social contract for successful collaboration.

Consider

A) What are the skills that need to be explicitly taught to enable successful collaboration?

B) How are students held accountable for effectively using collaboration?

Self-reflection: Student Discourse & Collaboration - Q5

I develop students’ abilities to utilize collaborative structures during projects.

Consider

A) What systems are in place for having students use collaborative structures?

B) How often are the students given opportunities to collaborate?