I was asked recently what I think of the strategy of asking a pupil to ‘Say it again, better’.
I think it’s really useful if something specific is added to it, so that it’s really clear why you are asking the pupil to try again. For example,
Say it again more slowly.
Say it again louder.
Say it again concisely.
Say it again using our target vocabulary.
As always, have high expectations plus sensitivity. Give your instruction in an encouraging tone!
An opportunity to take your teaching to the next level
Three steps to help your class develop their listening skills
Share this 4 minute video with your Early Years colleagues
How to give praise – and how not to – based on the research
Creating the conditions for productive dialogue online, just as we would in the classroom.
The importance of modelling constructive talk.
Simple-yet-effective techniques to get three year olds talking and keep them focused.
Ensure consistency and impact for high-quality pupil dialogue.
Significant improvements in teacher talk and pupil reasoning, before and after a school’s “Talk Project”.
The Director of Oracy Cambridge talks about what the research tells us about effective classroom practice.
A parents’ guide to communicating with children - also relevant to the classroom.
