Communication Skills
Prepare students for academic and life success by helping them develop their listening, speaking, writing, and digital media skills.
4 Strategies for Developing Confident Student Speakers
Consistent support and low-stakes opportunities to practice go a long way to help students overcome the challenges of speaking in front of a group.346How Learning Happens
In this video series, we explore how educators can guide all students, regardless of their developmental starting points, to become productive and engaged learners.31.2k3 Great Discussion Models for High School English
These models move beyond Socratic seminars to provide students with authentic, engaging class discussions.500Improving High School Classroom Discourse
Students often need scaffolding to engage in high-level academic discourse—and with this guidance, discussions will flourish.3647 Ways to Help Young Students Speak With Confidence and Poise
As early as preschool, students can learn how to improve their speaking skills using techniques borrowed from actors.681Using Hand Signals for More Equitable Discussions
Whether your class discussions are online or off, hand signals enable students to engage in multiple ways.31.7kWhat to Say Instead of ‘I’m Proud of You’
A few phrases middle and high school teachers can use to cultivate conversation while celebrating student achievements.17.3kUsing Discussion as a Summative Assessment
Verbal participation in discussions is a tried-and-true formative assessment, but it can also be rubric-based and summative.2.7k60-Second Strategy: The Hot Seat
Providing the active listeners in the outer ring of a Socratic circle a way to jump in with their burning questions and comments keeps all students engaged.3k3 Ways to Support Academic Talk Among Students
By providing opportunities for students to share ideas with each other, teachers create space for them to develop social skills, retain more content, and deepen understanding of the material.1.8k5 Strategies to Improve Students’ Listening Skills
Middle and high school students not listening is a common complaint, but listening is a skill like any other—it can be improved with practice.6.8k60-Second Strategy: 7-Minute Writes
Looking for a simple way to get your students writing? Try a low-stakes timed exercise.23.4kThe Power of Short Writing Assignments
Brief writing prompts and responses help students in any discipline.13.7kEncouraging Collaboration With a Scientists Circle
This routine creates an equitable structure for sharing out ideas, questions, or evidence in science class—and helps ensure every student takes part.2.2kScaffolding Discussion Skills With a Socratic Circle
Students deepen their understanding and build a sense of community by engaging with their peers’ reasoned arguments.12.2k