Unlock the secrets to transforming your classroom into a dynamic workplace simulation with insights from our extraordinary guest, Marty Sugerik. With a wealth of experience drawn from both military and educational realms, Marty delivers invaluable strategies to enhance students’ communication and collaboration skills. Discover how we can extend the classic “think-pair-share” method by incorporating world language research’s “three modes of communication,” empowering students to adapt these skills across diverse subjects and careers.

Explore a structured, hands-on approach to cultivating workplace collaboration skills that goes beyond traditional classroom practices. With a practical three-step process, students first engage in independent problem-solving tasks before collaborating with peers to refine their approaches through visual tools like Venn diagrams. As educators, we step into the role of an employer, offering constructive feedback to help students elevate their presentations and communication skills, collecting qualitative evidence of student understanding to guide future instruction.

Gain valuable perspectives on preparing students for the realities of the workforce by simulating professional environments within the classroom. Learn how acting as an employer can set clear expectations and establish a connection between classroom activities and future career paths. Marty also shares innovative ways to adapt the “think-pair-share” strategy for digital hybrid environments, emphasizing the importance of customizing these techniques to suit your educational needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your teaching methods with practical insights and resources shared throughout our conversation.

Check out Marty’s Google folder to get all the materials referenced in this episode, and feel free to send him questions at marty.sugerik at sreb.org.

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