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Most teachers are familiar with the "turn and talk" and "think-pair-share" strategies for partner talk. However, there is a more effective way to do partner talk that results in better behavior, greater focus, higher quality work, and greater confidence in learning. Backed by over 18 years of research, Shirley Clarke shares a tried and true method for engaging students in learning through randomly chosen talk partners.

This On-Your-Feet Guide provides:

5 ways to build a productive learning culture

Step-by-step method for making talk partners a normal part of your class

Helpful adaptations for younger and older students

Advice for handling behavior issues and communicating with parents and stakeholders

Full of helpful resources and ideas for explicit instruction, this guide will make partner talk a successful learning strategy in your classroom!

On-Your-Feet Guides (OYFGs) provide you with the ultimate "cheat sheet" to implement effective change in your classroom while in the moment of teaching. Designed for accessibility, and providing step-by-step guidance, the OYFGs are written by experts who take research-based practices and make them doable for the busy teacher. Each On-Your-Feet Guide is laminated, 8.5"x11" tri-fold (6 pages), and 3-hole punched.

Use the On-Your-Feet Guides

• When you know the "what" but need help with the "how"
• As a quick reference to support a practice you learned in a PD workshop or book
• To learn how to implement foundational practices
• When you want to help your students learn a specific strategy, routine, or approach, but aren't sure how to do it yourself
  
  
  
  

About the Author
SHIRLEY CLARKE (M.ED., HON.DOC) is a world expert in formative assessment, specializing in the practical application of its principles. Many thousands of teachers have worked with Shirley or read her books and, through them, the practice of formative assessment is continually evolving, developing and helping to transform students' achievements. Shirley's latest publications are Visible Learning Feedback with John Hattie and Thinking Classrooms with Katherine Muncaster Her website www.shirleyclarke-education.org contains a videostreaming platform of clips of formative assessment in action as well as detailed feedback from her action research teams.


Book Information
ISBN 9781544377988
Author Shirley Clarke
Page Count 6
Imprint Corwin Press Inc
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc
Weight(grams) 90g