Theme 1: Building Interactions
As educators, we recognize that fostering meaningful connections between students, teachers, and content is paramount. And whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your teaching career, building student interactions is a critical component to any classroom. It is our hope that the insights gleaned from this theme will empower you to create a more dynamic and responsive learning environment. Let's dive in! Take a moment to watch the introductory video (1:33) on Theme 1: Building Interactions.
The essential question for this module
How can we foster a thriving classroom community to effectively build positive and productive interactions?
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
reflect on your own practice using the Building Interactions cards.
identify strategies to build a collaborative, student-centered classroom community.
design opportunities for more meaningful and generative classroom interactions.
Module 1 To do list:
In order to successfully complete Module 1: Building Interactions, you will learn, apply, and reflect on the following strategies:
Planning for Class Discussions
From Feedback to Feedforward
Student to Teacher Feedback
Student to Student Feedback