Talking, listening, learning: Effective Talk in the Primary Classroom - Softcover

Myhill, .

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0335217443 ISBN 13: 9780335217441

Publisher: Open University Press, 2005

Synopsis

This book looks at an issue which is at the heart of every classroom – the role that talk plays in children’s learning. Drawing on a substantial research base, the book provides useful suggestions to facilitate successful talk between teachers and children to improve learning and raise standards.

Through analysing the talk that goes on in primary school classrooms, the book examines the process of talk and learning in detail and shows how teachers’ questions, instructions and statements can support and extend children’s learning. It highlights the central influence of teacher talk on developing children’s learning and looks at international perspectives in the field, including the work of Shirley Brice Heath, Douglas Barnes, Gordon Wells, Neil Mercer and Robin Alexander.

This innovative book provides ideas, techniques, and practical suggestions for making classroom talk effective. It is key reading for student and qualified teachers who are interested in improving learning by generating higher levels of participation and interactive talk in their classrooms.

About this title

About the Author

Debra Myhill is a Professor of Education at the University of Exeter; former English teacher, now Head of Initial Teacher Training; research interests in all aspects of literacy education, but particularly talk, writing and gender. Susan Jones is a Research Fellow at the University of Exeter; a former Early Years teacher; lead researcher in recent studies investigating gender, talk, and currently writing. Rosemary Hopper is a Lecturer in Education at the University of Exeter; former English teacher; currently co-ordinator of mentor training and involved with teacher professional development.

Edition details

• Publisher: Open University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0335217443
• ISBN 13: 9780335217441
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168