"Chalk Talk"

I thought the "Chalk talk" was a great learning experience. I found it to be fun, engaging, and challenging. I think that the chalk talk is something that I will use in my future classroom. However, I will make modifications for the younger children. I also think that you could use a "chalk talk" in a adult group as well. I think the most important thing I realized from doing the chalk talk was that not everyone can talk but everyone can communicate. I think that talk is a form of communication. However, some people may not be able to speak but they can write, listen, sign, etc. I think that this activity has pros and cons. I think that some of the positives of this activity are allowing shy children to write their thoughts, allowing people to use a different form to communicate, and freedom of expression. I think that some negatives may include, not knowing someones tone, time, and confusion. Although I found it to be a challenge, because at some points I wanted to just speak, I feel that it would not be a challenge after a few times and that it would not be a challenge for those who cannot speak. I think that many Americans take talking for granted. In conclusion I think that this would be a great accommodation that a teacher could make in the classroom.

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