Conversation around 21st century teachers’ mindsets and roles

Abstract

These next two conversations around the re-imagined teacher examine the teacher’s varied roles in generative classroom discussions around stories, storytelling and reading. What are the mindsets, knowledge and expertise required to foster and deepen classroom conversations? The conversations discuss ways to foster curiosity, play, surprise and wonder. In particular they attend to deep listening, risk-taking, the asking of exploratory questions, feedback and critical reflection.