Grades 6-12 teachers and leaders
The Discussion Project, designed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is a professional learning course for teachers leading classrooms in grades 6-12. It teaches the skills and strategies to manage classroom discussion in a charged educational environment.
Build new skills and techniques with your peers. Create a more engaged classroom.
The Discussion Project’s courses for teachers leading classrooms in grades 6-12 provides techniques to implement high quality classroom discussion. K12 teaching experts deliver research-based, in-depth, learn-by-doing training so that teachers can foster and manage classroom discussions to improve learning. School districts, schools and departments understand that these discussion skills are not only effective, but essential to engaging students in critical thinking and developing a deeper understanding of course content.
Enroll with your department
Online courses designed for dedicated teams, departments and school districts.
Learn alongside your colleagues and peers with courses designed to meet the needs of your teams. Online courses are delivered through seven 2-hour sessions.
Learn alongside your peers and team
In-person courses designed for dedicated teams, departments and school districts.
Collaborate with your peers in courses designed to meet the needs of your teams. This interactive, learn-by-doing coursework is taught over three days.
Develop new teaching skills today
The Discussion Project offers both online and in-person courses for Grades 6-12 teachers designed to advance your teaching skills and create more inclusive learning environments.
Research-based, interactive course led by K12 expert teachers.
Specialized discussion pedagogy for teachers in grades 6-12
Taught interactively by expert teachers, The Discussion Project provides research-based and classroom-proven strategies to improve discussions. High quality classroom discussion helps students better learn course content, improve communication skills, and prepare for opportunities beyond middle and high school.
Learn new skills to foster and manage classroom discussion in a charged educational environment.
Improve your students' academic performance.
Engage with students in new ways that lead to improved communication and discussion.
Create an equitable and inclusive classroom climate that builds trust among students and is conducive to high quality discussion.
Implement strategies that develop students’ discussion skills and that prepare them for life beyond middle and high school.
Specialized discussion pedagogy for teachers in grades 6-12
Taught interactively by expert teachers, The Discussion Project provides research-based and classroom-proven strategies to improve discussions. High quality classroom discussion helps students better learn course content, improve communication skills, and prepare for opportunities beyond middle and high school.
Learn new skills to foster and manage classroom discussion in a charged educational environment.
Improve your students' academic performance.
Engage with students in new ways that lead to improved communication and discussion.
Create an equitable and inclusive classroom climate that builds trust among students and is conducive to high quality discussion.
Implement strategies that develop students’ discussion skills and that prepare them for life beyond middle and high school.
Research-based, interactive course led by K12 expert teachers.
TESTIMONIALS
What our professional learners say
Jessica Zappia
Social Studies Teacher, Madison Metropolitan School District
“This is simply one of the best courses I have ever taken. I love how the Discussion Project centers the joy of learning by giving students the skills to be lifelong learners and to bring their whole selves to the classroom experience.“
Molly Swanhorst
Teacher, Waunakee Community School District
“I honestly loved every second. The workshop felt like summer camp for teaching nerds. It was an amazing workout for my brain. Eveything from the attitudes and actions of the facilitators to the structure and schedule of the course made for three days of amazing experiential learning. Thank you for your attention to detail and for making such a welcoming and enjoyable space to be in. I learned so much and genuinely loved every minute. While I was already doing a good job with discussion, I now have more actionable ways to do an even better job!“
Ready to have a discussion?
Submit your information for a personalized course walk-through with The Discussion Project team to better understand how it can support the growth of your instructors, departments, and institution.