Topsy Page 28 February 2020 Tips and techniques A double bubble for every subject Topsy Page 28 February 2020 Tips and techniques A simple way to help learners structure their talk, thinking and note-taking.
Topsy Page 28 February 2020 Professional development Greater Manchester Philosophy for Children Network event 18th March 2020 Topsy Page 28 February 2020 Professional development An opportunity to talk with other teachers about P4C.
Topsy Page 21 February 2020 Practical examples, Thoughts P4C engages 'reluctant talkers' Topsy Page 21 February 2020 Practical examples, Thoughts Secondary teacher watching P4C saw his class change.
Topsy Page 21 February 2020 Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus A new thinking question for children published every weekday Topsy Page 21 February 2020 Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus Questions that get children thinking and talking.
Topsy Page 14 February 2020 Tips and techniques The power of 'Tell Us' Topsy Page 14 February 2020 Tips and techniques One tiny tweak which can transform learning.
Topsy Page 14 February 2020 Professional development Forthcoming CPD for teachers and Teaching Assistants Topsy Page 14 February 2020 Professional development Four development opportunities including P4C Level 1, Pedagogy, Talk for TAs.
Topsy Page 7 February 2020 Tips and techniques Three ways to embed Pupil Talk Prompts Topsy Page 7 February 2020 Tips and techniques Ensure consistency and impact for high-quality pupil dialogue.
Topsy Page 31 January 2020 Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus Picture books for P4C Topsy Page 31 January 2020 Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus Some of my favourite books for P4C.
Topsy Page 24 January 2020 Tips and techniques, Recommended reading Do you plan your Teacher Talk? Topsy Page 24 January 2020 Tips and techniques, Recommended reading Six questions to ask yourself when planning.
Topsy Page 17 January 2020 Tips and techniques Talk Observers Topsy Page 17 January 2020 Tips and techniques Give children responsibility to capture other children’s talk.
Topsy Page 10 January 2020 Thoughts Pupil-to-pupil dialogue Topsy Page 10 January 2020 Thoughts Why it is worth investing time to develop high-quality dialogue.
Topsy Page 3 January 2020 Practical examples Effect of prioritising oracy in a primary school Topsy Page 3 January 2020 Practical examples Significant improvements in teacher talk and pupil reasoning, before and after a school’s “Talk Project”.
Topsy Page 27 December 2019 Recommended reading, Research Children should be taught oracy - podcast from Professor Neil Mercer Topsy Page 27 December 2019 Recommended reading, Research The Director of Oracy Cambridge talks about what the research tells us about effective classroom practice.
Topsy Page 20 December 2019 Recommended reading How To Talk... by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish Topsy Page 20 December 2019 Recommended reading A parents’ guide to communicating with children - also relevant to the classroom.
Topsy Page 18 December 2019 Professional development Book now for 2020 P4C training in Manchester Topsy Page 18 December 2019 Professional development Book now for P4C Level 1 training Manchester 15 & 19 June 2020 (also available September). High impact training for teachers, also suitable for school leaders, teaching assistants, governors and parents.
Topsy Page 13 December 2019 Tips and techniques Fun and vocabulary using ‘The Mirror Game’ Topsy Page 13 December 2019 Tips and techniques A simple game to get young children talking.
Topsy Page 6 December 2019 Tips and techniques Speaker Chooses Topsy Page 6 December 2019 Tips and techniques Empower pupils to own the dialogue.
Topsy Page 29 November 2019 Tips and techniques 1-2-3 (Clap) Topsy Page 29 November 2019 Tips and techniques An energising warm-up game which will help children (and adults!) to focus.
Topsy Page 22 November 2019 Recommended reading ‘Time to Think’ by Nancy Kline Topsy Page 22 November 2019 Recommended reading A book which will deepen your understanding of the power of listening.
Topsy Page 15 November 2019 Practical examples We didn't listen to the teacher! Topsy Page 15 November 2019 Practical examples Through P4C, children see the value of listening to each other.
