When and Where did I Find it: I came across this word when reading an article for my LTED 612 course entitled "Opening the Dialogue: Using Culture as a Tool in Teaching Young African American Children" by Debbie Diller (1999).
What it means: Dialogue is defined as a conversation or exchange. It can be employed as a noun or verb. It is usually understood as being a verbal exchange of thoughts and ideas.
Level of familiarity: I have heard this word in many circles before as both a students and as a teacher. I always considered dialogue to be a conversation or discussion. It was not until I began my Graduate coursework that I started to enhance my understanding of this word and look at it through the context of literacy.
Do I want to know this word well and why: I would like to continue to develop my understanding of this word. Dialogue is something that will consistently occur in various ways, whether it be between students, peers, other professional, etc. As a literacy specialist, it is imperative for me to have a solid understanding of this word and how to help students develop skills in this area.
Do I think others should know this word well...if so, who and why: I have discovered the importance and the art of dialogue when instructing the students with disabilities in my classroom. I see the deficits they have when it comes to social skills and communication, and work with my team to come up with effective ways to help them develop these skills. I think it is also important for people to know and understand this word because it is one that may look different in various contexts (home, school, work, etc.).
Diller, D. (1999). Opening the dialogue: Using culture as a tool in teaching young african american children. The Reading Teacher, 52(8), 820-828.
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