Keys to Adolescent Literacy Session F: Enhancing Learning Through Discussion (Live Virtual Training)

Keys to Adolescent Literacy Session F: Enhancing Learning Through Discussion is a live virtual training session from Keys to Literacy that equips grades 5–12 educators with evidence-based strategies for facilitating meaningful classroom discussions that deepen comprehension, develop communication skills, and promote critical thinking. This session is part of the broader Keys to Adolescent Literacy Professional Learning Series, a nine-session programme addressing the full spectrum of adolescent literacy instruction. Grounded in more than 20 years of Keys to Literacy's experience providing professional development and the latest research on effective adolescent literacy instruction, this session focuses specifically on how structured discussion practices can transform classrooms into dynamic learning environments. Participants learn how to set clear discussion goals, teach students the skills needed for productive academic discourse, and use discussion protocols that encourage all students to engage meaningfully with texts and ideas. The training addresses both the planning and facilitation of discussions—helping teachers move beyond surface-level question-and-answer exchanges toward the kind of rich, student-driven dialogue that builds deeper understanding. Available as live virtual training, this session can also be accessed through asynchronous online or hybrid-facilitated formats.