How can we support our students, especially Multilingual Learners, in engaging in constructive conversations in our classrooms? During this session, participants will experience multiple discussion and conversation structures that can be used with all students. Strategies will include paired, small, and whole group conversation structures that support students in 1) building community, 2) creating ideas, 3) clarifying their thinking, 4) fortifying their content and language knowledge, and 5) negotiating. Conversations will be paired with journaling, and participants will have multiple opportunities throughout the day to reflect on their experiences and apply ideas to their own classrooms.
