New Resource: Speaking & Listening

I'm super excited to tell you about a new professional learning resource about Wisconsin's standards for speaking and listening.

The module, designed to meet the needs of literacy and/or English teachers at all grade-levels, discusses

• listening,
• collaborative conversations and discussions, and 
• presentation of knowledge and ideas.

Each topic includes an overview of research, exploration of what students know and should be able to do (Wisconsin's standards), and ready-to-use instructional and assessment strategies.

The materials definitely lead to a better understanding of standards; however, participants are also asked to really think about the ways in which speaking, listening, and discussion can lead to a better understanding of self and some of the skills needed to change the world. 

The module  includes a ready-to-use PowerPoint (including detailed speaker notes), all necessary handouts, and supplementary videos. The module could be used as-is for a very interactive day-long professional learning experience. It could also be broken into smaller sections for use in staff meetings or professional learning communities.

The materials are available on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's English language arts page.