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Authentic Literacy

Authentic Literacy . Socratic Dialogue Grading with Zeros: Understanding different points of view. Anton Schulzki David Kennington. Palmer High School Staff Development March 7 th , 2012. Authentic Literacy & Socratic Dialogue.

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Authentic Literacy

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  1. Authentic Literacy Socratic Dialogue Grading with Zeros: Understanding different points of view Anton Schulzki David Kennington Palmer High School Staff Development March 7th, 2012

  2. Authentic Literacy & Socratic Dialogue Authentic literacy is, “purposeful” and involves close reading, underlining, annotation, discussion, and writing about the text. (Focus, pg 2 & 74) “Socrates believed that we learn best by asking essential questions and testing tentative answers against reason and fact in a continual…circle of honest debate” (Peter Cookson, 2009) “People truly enjoy sharing what they have learned from close reading.” (Schmoker, 2011) “Discussion skills are critical in every sphere [and]…are not only for the college-bound or the gifted; they are for all students…” (Schmoker, 2011)

  3. Objectives • Using staff discussion groups, explore Socratic discussion as an authentic literacy tool • Initiate dialogue on a controversial topic

  4. Road Map • Examine Socratic dialogue, and present ideas on Dialogue vs Debate • Read the articles • Series of staff Socratic seminars (15 min each) • What are the main points/arguments of each article? • How does one author’s “punishment theory” contrast with the other view that “students are getting a free ride”? • Seminar participants will prepare questions based on what he/she learned from the readings. • Reflection

  5. Dialogue vs Debate

  6. Role of the Participant • Be prepared to participate • Ask good questions and ask for clarification when confused • Take turns speaking instead of raising hands • Listen carefully and actively to your fellow participants • Speak so that all can hear you • Discuss the ideas, not each other’s opinions • Show respect for differing ideas, thoughts, and values • Give evidence and examples to support your responses • Keep your mind open to new ideas and possibilities Guidelines – Listen and Build Listen – hear what others are saying (please don’t interrupt) Build - seek understanding. Expand on what others say (avoid debating)

  7. Seminar Participants

  8. ArticlesPlease return by:

  9. Dialogue • What are the main points/arguments of each article?

  10. Dialogue • How does one author’s “punishment theory” contrast with the other view that • “students are getting a free ride”?

  11. Dialogue • Staff generated questions

  12. Reflection • Please examine today’s process and reflect on your • own perceptions and sentiments, as well as on the • day’s objectives: • Using staff discussion groups, explore Socratic discussion as an authentic literacy tool • Initiate dialogue on a controversial topic When complete, please turn in your yellow handout in the back Have a great day!

  13. Questions?

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