1st Edition
Academic Conversations Classroom Talk that Fosters Critical Thinking and Content Understandings
Biography
Jeff Zwiers, Ed.D., is a senior researcher at the Stanford Graduate School of Education. He has taught in diverse elementary and secondary schools and has worked as an instructional coach in urban school settings. His current research and professional development work consist of collaborating with teachers to learn what works best in real classrooms to help students learn through rich interactions and conversations.
"This book will dazzle you with its passion and practicality. There are common sense and uncommonly creative ideas for any lesson you're planning for tomorrow's third grade reading group or high school history class."
– Yardsticks Blog
"This resource is the single tool you need to help your students create the essential link between thinking, speaking, and writing."
– Professionally Speaking
"From critical thinking and literacy skills to building a respectful professional classroom environment, this is packed with basic ideas perfect for any high school to college-level educator."
– Midwest Book Review
