CPET Columbia — Center for Professional Education of Teachers at Columbia University

Keep the Kids Talking

Leverage instructional strategies that ensure all student voices are heard and create space for authentic, student-driven discussions.

Details

Dates
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 – Sun, Jan 4, 2026
Format
Location
Virtual
Duration
Multi-week / Ongoing
Cost
$150–$200
Event type

This event is from CPET Columbia — confirm details there before registering.

Who it's for

Topics

What You'll Learn

Step beyond basic Q&A and learn how to craft conversations that spark curiosity and connect every learner’s voice.

Key takeaways

  • Design purposeful discussions with targeted questioning strategies for diverse learners
  • Facilitate inclusive discussions that ensure all student voices are heard and engaged
  • Overcome barriers to student participation and promote full engagement
  • Use text-based protocols to deepen learning across all content areas
  • Track progress and adjust strategies based on student needs

Revamp your discussions

We all know that discussions are key to student engagement, but the usual methods often leave some voices unheard. Teachers are eager for ways to revamp their discussions and ensure every student is part of the conversation.

Elevate engagement

When you level up your questioning and discussion techniques, you’ll see your students opening up, engaging with each other, and showing up more in their learning. Plus, you’ll be hitting all the right notes for those teacher evaluations — a win-win!

Activate every voice

Throughout Keep the Kids Talking, we’ll dive into practical strategies that make discussions come alive, whether in small groups or the whole class. You’ll walk away with tools to turn your classroom into a place where every student has a voice.

Descriptions on this page were excerpted from CPET Columbia's own published materials.