The Discussion Project

"Unlike other forms of professional learning, the Collaborative Classroom Visit was an immersion, a 360. First, we prepared to observe a classroom, learning about how to observe and collect evidence and hearing about the lesson. Next, we attended the class and paid close attention to what students were doing. Along the way, we couldn't help but pick up some of the class content, which was intellectually exciting. Finally, we had the opportunity to debrief what we learned using a method of communicative feedback that has helped me feel more confident communicating in a host of other situations. The entire experience has helped me think about what I might be able to accomplish in my classroom with a little attention from helpful colleagues and a fantastic method. "

"The opening activities to promote immediate class engagement, rubrics for virtual learning, experiences engaging with different discussion techniques, rather than just reading about them – they were all extremely useful for my practice. Our discussions allowed us to collaborate with other teachers in various fields across UW to lesson plan and brainstorm great ways to structure our time and create inclusive learning environments."

"I wanted to send a quick thank you for your wonderful facilitation of the Discussion Project!! It was so wonderful to be in a (virtual) room with so many colleagues that enjoy and value teaching! These spaces can feel hard to come by, so your creation and facilitation did not go unnoticed. I have a whole new toolbox of skills to dig into and I can’t wait to start teaching again."