Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Holly Hardin | holly_hardin@dpsnc.net | Presenter; Rita Rathbone | rita.rathbone@dpsnc.net | Facilitator; Rebecca Chafatelli | rebecca_chafatelli@dpsnc.net | Presenter; Kelly Bush | Kelly_Bush@dpsnc.net | Facilitator
Location: Little River Elementary School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY Socratic seminars are an integral part of any secondary Montessori classroom- science, math, humanities, elective courses, or just general classroom spaces- but aspects can be introduced into the upper El setting as well. Seminars encourage discussion amongst students and deeper thinking on a topic and can look a variety of ways- you can have a seminar after reading a shared text, a poem, music or video, or even a picture! We will also share about what a silent seminar is and how you might incorporate it into your class. You will participate in a silent seminar, a Socratic seminar, and have time to plan and write your own seminar piece for your own classroom during this session. 
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Mentors, School Counselors, Teachers