Precious Words: Making Talk Visible in the Use of Teaching Dialogue

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  In Poster Session: Language and Literacy in Designed Learning Environments

Abstract

Talk is the most frequent activity in classrooms, and yet classroom talk is usually capitalized as something which is obvious and transparent. In this paper we argue that the practice of learning in classroom should become reflective and report on a design-based research aimed at fostering reflective dialogue among eight grade humanities students. The study shows the importance of introducing CSCL technologies that helps objectifying talk and making it an object of study and reflection. Elaboration on the role of the humanistic content is provided. After reviewing different approaches to teaching dialogue, we conclude by suggesting that in order to dialogize, talk is needed to be anchored in a larger cultural and ethical vision.

Authors

• Benzi Slakmon, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

• Baruch Schwarz, School of Education, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem