In this video lecture, Lucy West of Metamorphosis TLC explains there are five types of talk in classrooms:
rote
recitation
instruction
discussion
dialogue
I agree with her – there’s a place for all five in teaching and learning but we need to get the balance right. In my experience this often means increasing the proportion of dialogue.
Use talking points to get students thinking and talking about a painting
A great way of revisiting prior learning by speaking to different people
Let’s start talking about the impact screen time might be having on language development
It’s great that they are motivated to speak next, but are they really listening?
How do they want to behave to become great 4C thinkers?
Deepen and consolidate learning through pupil dialogue
Show your pupils that you are trying to understand their thinking
A game to help children practise giving compliments… plus an announcement!
Pupils feel that P4C helps them with everything from relationships to confidence to staying calm
An inspiring podcast on using classroom talk in a rich and meaningful way
