This session introduces educators to strategies that encourage deeper student thinking through conceptual exploration and thoughtful questioning. Participants will engage with Socratic Questioning Circles, a collaborative method that promotes inquiry-driven dialogue and critical thinking, supported by Depth and Complexity Thinking Tools. Using the concept of power as a focus, the session highlights ways to help students make meaningful connections and develop a richer understanding across disciplines through structured questioning techniques. Educators will gain practical ideas to facilitate student-led discussions and promote reflection in their classrooms, fostering thoughtful and transferable learning through the power of purposeful questioning.
Take student engagement to the next level. We'll dig into how the research defines "engagement" and then analyze it in action in a classroom. Lastly, we'll craft a flexible protocol that can infuse the qualities of engagement into just about any lesson.
