Academic Conversations by Jeff Zwiers

Academic Conversations by Jeff Zwiers

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Academic Conversations by Jeff Zwiers

Conversing with others has given insights to different perspectives, helped build ideas, and solve problems. Academic conversations push students to think and learn in lasting ways.

"This book will dazzle you with its passion and practicalityThere 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

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.
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ISBN 13 9781571108845
ISBN 10 157110884X
Title Academic Conversations
Author Jeff Zwiers
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Year published 2011-11-04
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.