PRODUCTIVE STRUGGLE BOOK STUDY RESOURCES
Welcome our Productive Struggle Book Study Center. On this page are by-chapter book study video tutorials that feature questions and discussion to enhance personal and group development across Productive Struggle. The discussions are curated to assist in the ease of everyday classroom implementation, and each study can be undertaken either individually, via small groups or facilitated to large groups.
Accompanying Worksheets and Introduction Overview are provided to support your learning and group sessions via the below links
PRODUCTIVE STRUGGLE BOOK STUDY BY CHAPTER VIDEOS
Productive Struggle Book Study:
An Introduction with Dr Barbara Blackburn
Productive Struggle: Book Study
Chapter 1: The Basics of Productive Struggle
- When did you Struggle and Then Succeed?
- Productive Struggle Define and Compare.
- Why is Productive Struggle Important from your Perspective?
- How do you Incorporate Teacher Practices and Student Responsibilities?
- What is Your Philosophy of Teaching?
Productive Struggle: Book Study
Chapter 2: Student Motivation & Learning Dispositions
- What Motivates Your Students?
- How do you use Extrinsic Motivation?
- How do you use Instrinsic Motivation?
- The Five Dispositions of Productive Struggle.
- Sample Activities that can be used to teach the Fiver Dispositions of Productive Struggle.
Productive Struggle: Book Study
Chapter 3: Instruction for Productive Struggle
- Creating a Supportive Climate for Productive Struggle
- Do This, Not That.
- Before, During, & After the Productive Struggle Cycle?
- The Six Teacher Behaviours. Assessing Yourself Using the Rubric.
- Student Behaviors. Assessing Student Behavior Using the Rubric.
Productive Struggle: Book Study
Chapter 4: What is the Right Level for Productive Struggle?
- Zone of Proximal Development. How does that Change your View?
- How do the Considerations for Text Levelling Apply to your Classroom?
- How Skilled are your Students at Determining Appropriate Text?
- Developing Levels Vs Appropriately Challenging. What are the Differences?
- Explanation Vs Justification. How can you Apply to your Classroom?
Productive Struggle: Book Study
Chapter 5: Scaffolding for Productive Struggle
- Scaffolding Group Strategies.
- Discourse - What is Most Valuable in Your Classroom?
- Providing Classroom Resources for Productive Struggle.
- Choosing Productive Struggle Strategies for You & Your Classroom.
- Assessing How Scaffolding Strategies Support Productive Struggle.
Productive Struggle: Book Study
Chapter 6: Assessment in the Classroom
- Choosing the Right Formative Assessment Templates for your Classroom
- How can you use the 5 Disposition Rubrics in Your Classroom?
- What are right rubrics for your Students?
- Which Strategy for Summative Assessment is a Best Fit for You?
- Content Summative Assessment in the Classroom.
Productive Struggle: Book Study
Chapter 7: Common Concerns About Productive Struggle
- Productive Struggle & Students With Special Needs.
- Learned Helplessness in Your Classroom.
- Effectively Communicating with Parents
- Feeling Overwhelmed? Choose ONE Strategy that will support you best.
- Identifying concerns and my personal improvement goals.
Productive Struggle: Book Study
Chapter 8: Collaborating for Productive Struggle
- Book Study Review
- Seven Strategies for Collaboration
- Developing YOUR Plan for You and Your Classroom
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