Use Discussion Circles in the Primary Classroom
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Course Summary
Course Content
Getting Started
01.
Introduction
02.
Set some learning goals
03.
Jane's story
Facilitation and Discussion Circles
04.
Direct instruction and facilitation
05.
What is a discussion circle?
06.
General capabilities
07.
An inclusive school
08.
Student wellbeing
Two Important Parts
09.
Watch and think
10.
Know yourself
11.
Know the role of the facilitator - purpose
12.
Know the role of the facilitator - process
Facilitation Tools
13.
Setting up a circle
14.
Group agreements
15.
Group agreements and behaviour management
16.
Routines and rituals
17.
Questions and responses
Your Teaching
18.
Teaching tips
19.
Cool lesson plans
Reflection
20.
Taxonomy of learning
21.
Suggestions for collaboration
22.
Congratulations
Course Writers
Jane Fishburn helped write this course. She is an education consultant who devotes her time to improving the self-driven participation of young people. Jane began her career as a secondary drama and music teacher. Through a school leadership role, her direction turned to learning design. Jane moved to the not-for-profit sector, developing and managing education programs. This experience connecting teachers and students in community learning contexts drives her new work focus on people, possibility and change.