Introduction to the Harkness Method: Implementing and Facilitating Group Discussions - December 3, 2021; 9am-1pm
Introduction to the Harkness Method: Implementing and Facilitating Group Discussions
This workshop will focus on the Harkness Method: an active, discussion-based learning style that requires students to lead, manage, and regulate their own discussions. This session will provide educators with the tools and strategies required to effectively implement, assess, and facilitate Harkness discussions in their own classrooms and schools. Specifically, participants will be able to perform a Harkness discussion to illustrate the method, define and describe what Harkness is and how it is used, discuss best practices with grading Harkness discussions, demonstrate and practice tracking and observing discussions using technology tools (Equity Maps App), and identify areas of curricular implementation in their classes.
Audience: All Grades 5-12 Educators
Presenter(s): Jonathan Lancaster, TMI-EP Lead Consultant
Delivery Format: In-Person and Virtual/Livestream (tentative)
Location: Ramapo College of NJ
Date/Times: 9am-1pm
Cost: $159
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