Not Just Talk

Miriam Plotinsky

• 26 mei 2026
• 9798893741087

Samenvatting:

Vibrant classrooms thrive on active involvement. To invigorate student engagement, Miriam Plotinsky provides a practical framework for increasing student participation in grades 3–12 with strategies that bridge the language domains of speaking, listening, and writing to cultivate a dynamic classroom culture. Teachers can implement these research-based tools right away to help foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where all student voices are valued.

Grades 3–12 teachers can use this book to:

• Implement strategies that actively engage students across language domains
• Utilize instructional practices that lead to better understanding and learning retention
• Encourage students to develop critical thinking skills and articulate their thoughts
• Empower educators with practical tools and strategies that promote active participation
• Create an inclusive classroom environment that promotes diversity of voice and perspective

Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Participation in Context
Chapter 2: Participation on Paper
Chapter 3: Participation by Talking
Chapter 4: Participation by Listening
Chapter 5: Strategy Synthesis to Promote Participation
Chapter 6: Management of Participation
Epilogue: Bring It Together
References and Resources
Index