South Ridge ELD Book Study Academic Conversations: 5.11A 5.11B

Course Description

• This book study will provide an avenue for the staff at South Ridge to increase their knowledge and efficacy around academic conversations within a classroom setting. Staff will meet with grade alike colleagues to discuss reading, reflect on practice and share new applications. Staff will delve into the strategies and tools provided in A K-3 Guide to Academic Conversations Practices, Scaffolds, and Activities and Academic Conversations Classroom Talk the Fosters Critical Thinking and Content Understanding.
• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Marne Katsanis
• Credit(s) and Type: 10 Hours Relicensure | Staff Development | English Language Development (ELD)

Target Audience

• SRE Certified Staff
• SRE Classified Staff

Date, Time & Location

• Dates: 2.16.2021 | 3.9.2021 | 3.23.2021 | 4.20.2021 | 5.11.2021
• Time: 8:00 - 8:55 AM
• Location: SRE Library/Google Meet
• Google Meet link:  please enroll for details

Course Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course:

• Participants will increase knowledge around utilizing academic conversations in their classrooms to: build student vocabulary, strengthen student critical thinking skills, and deepen student appreciation of others'