A recent pair talk task in Salford. I love the way these two children are facing each other and clearly engaged in their discussion.
I came across this Lucy West article a while ago. It’s really useful on the subject of doing partner talk well. Check out the section on pitfalls (page 5):
https://ev4ngelf.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/turn-and-talk.pdf
I highly recommend this series of videos from the Inquiry Project
The impact of making sure every student’s voice is heard
Pupils reflect on how using a ‘talking stick’ helps them take turns
“They didn’t want to stop!” Play this engaging game with your students to develop listening and collaborative thinking
A teacher talking about why she changes pairings in her class every week
Thoughts from some ten year-olds on the power of oracy approaches
A structure which develops speaking and listening, and can be used across the curriculum
How one teacher raises accountability using a quick and simple technique
Give students opportunities to say and apply new vocabulary
How one teacher got everyone thinking, talking, listening and learning
Show your pupils that you are trying to understand their thinking
Pupils feel that P4C helps them with everything from relationships to confidence to staying calm
