Mum, you’re not listening properly to me! You’re being just like the teachers! They never let me finish what I’m saying!
– 11-year-old child
My friend told me this recently. Hard-hitting.
We all know we can’t possibly listen to everything children want to say.
But we also know we sometimes interrupt pupils when they are sharing their thoughts in lessons.
Can we make room for more pupil talk and use it as a resource for learning?
For example, let them finish, then ask others… What do you think about what Ajay just said?
More pupil voice
