Classroom Talk

Rupert Knight author Val Poultney editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:10th Jan '20

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This book summarises the theoretical principles behind talk in school and briefly maps the research tradition in this field. It examines the evidence relating to a variety of forms of classroom talk, including whole school culture and oracy; classroom environments conducive to talk; whole class teacher-pupil talk and pupil-pupil peer talk. The final chapter explores up-to-date issues and influences relating to talk, such as mastery learning, informed by international comparisons. Firmly grounded in evidence and the latest thinking, the book also offers practical advice for everyday implementation and evaluation of these principles.

Evidence-based teaching is fast becoming a new orthodoxy. There are many strong voices, including policy voices, advocating its adoption. Understanding the underlying principles allows you to better evaluate the benefits of different approaches to evidence-based teaching and how they relate to your own school context.

This book is an invaluable guide to understanding the big ideas that shape current conversations about the role of talk in the classroom. Expertly distilling research and theory into an accessible and thought-provoking text and aided with real case studies and examples, Knight orientates the reader in key debates and explores their implications for practice in depth.

Whether you're a teacher exploring classroom talk for the first time, an oracy enthusiast already or a school leader wanting to develop a culture of talk across your school, this book is guaranteed to prompt new insights, practices and conversations which will enable you to use classroom talk with greater confidence and skill.

Alice Stott, Voice 21

ISBN: 9781912508853

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 240g

128 pages