Mod 9 Discussion: Oral Language Support in My Classroom

Key principles for academic discussion include active listening, respectful disagreement, and evidence-based arguments. To adapt these principles into a Socratic seminar strategy, I would first teach students how to listen attentively and paraphrase their peers' points to ensure understanding. Then, I would guide them in practicing respectful rebuttals and encouraging the use of textual evidence to support their arguments, fostering a classroom environment of thoughtful and informed dialogue.