Talk Prompts for thinking about new topics
One thing I know about this is…
Something I’m wondering is…
One thing I’d like to find out is…
Talk Prompts at the end of a topic
One thing I enjoyed was…
Something interesting was…
Something I learned was…
Something I am wondering now is…
Something I found challenging was…
Including some holiday-themed questions… Is ice cream for breakfast really a good idea?!
Ways to ensure you are creating an equitable learning environment
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
Professor Lauren Resnick on ‘accountable talk’ classrooms
