Introduction to interpretive discussion -- Finding a shared concern : the project begins -- Finding a shared concern : the project continues -- Mixing the groups -- Learning to question -- Learning to lead discussion -- Implications for educators
Summary
This sequel to Sophie Haroutunian-Gordon's acclaimed 'Turning the Soul: Teaching Through Conversation in the High School' presents a case study of two people learning to teach. It shows them engaging two groups of fourth grade students in discussion about the meaning of texts - what the author calls 'interpretive discussion'