For over 10 years, we developed and tested a variety of talk techniques in our professional development program. We have learned that these techniques help elementary teachers change their mathematics teaching practices to engage students in higher quality discourse and further supports emergent multilinguals. These techniques are NOW available in our book--Activating Math Talk: 11 Purposeful Techniques for your Elementary Students published by Corwin Press. This new and insightful resource can support professional development leaders and methods course instructors work with teachers to develop all K-5 students’ discourse skills and promote productive mathematical discussions in the classroom.
