Talking, Listening, Learning (Paperback, Ed)

Debra Myhill, Susan Jones, Rosemary Hopper

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This book looks at an issue which is at the heart of every classroom the role that talk plays in childrens 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 childrens learning. It highlights the central influence of teacher talk on developing childrens 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.. .

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Imprint:	Open University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2005
First published:	2005
Authors:	Debra Myhill • Susan Jones • Rosemary Hopper
Dimensions:	210 x 132 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
Edition:	Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-335-21744-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > Teacher assessment Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Primary / junior schools Promotions
LSN:	0-335-21744-3
Barcode:	9780335217441