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Social Studies Instructional Playbook: Strategies for Effective Explicit Instruction - Guiding Discussions that Deepen Understanding (Virtual)





Although explicit instruction is essential for helping students learn new content, it’s the depth of student discussion that drives true understanding. So, how can we take peer discussion from simple turn-and-talks to analytical conversations? In this session, we will explore strategies for facilitating discussions that go beyond recall, encouraging students to engage critically with content and one another. By using structured protocols, questioning techniques, and pre-planned prompts, we will discuss how to deepen peer discussions and foster analytical thinking. Join us as we reflect on our current teaching practices and discover how to guide students through conversations that challenge their thinking, deepen their analysis, and promote meaningful content connections. These tools will help you build your own instructional playbook—enhancing student discourse, critical thinking, and long-term understanding.

Important Session Information:




T-TESS/T-PESS:
Dimension 1.1: Standards and Alignment, Dimension 1.3: Knowledge of Students, Dimension 1.4: Activities, Dimension 2.2: Content Knowledge and Expertise; Domain 5 – Effective Instruction

Registration for this session has ended
Session ID:
1939852
Credits Available:
(1) CPE
Contact Person:
LaTonya Amboree
Registration Fee:
$35.00
Instructor(s):
LaTonya Amboree, Region 4 ESC
Audience:
Administrators K-12, Social Studies Supervisors/Coordinators, Social Studies Teachers Grades 4-8, Social Studies Teachers Grades 9-12
Date Time Location
1/27/2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Zoom, Other Organizations-R4
Date:
1/27/2026
Time:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Zoom, Other Organizations-R4


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