NEASC Showcase 2025

Often, student-led discussions focus on how those discussions are structured through format, roles, and assessment. Students are shown how to participate but often lack the missing link of the ability to structure and envision thinking to share. Participants will receive a handout with a set of community aspirations and agreements and a menu of visible thinking routines. Beginning with the essential questions "What motivates students to participate in classroom discussions?" and "Why do our students hesitate to participate?" participants will share examples of student-led discussions. Learn how the framework is used and the enculturation of imperfect contributions built together to create greater equity in and frequency of participation in classroom discussions, especially among diverse learners. Engage in a sample discussion using this framework. There will be time for questions and answers.