Pupil talk provides them with a way to develop and express their ideas, as well as comparing them with the ideas of others, which helps to develop critical thinking. Right across the curriculum, talk engages children, motivates them to use their speaking and listening...
Talk allows teachers to communicate expectations, give instructions, explain ideas, monitor understanding and control activity within the lesson. Talk has particular importance for children too. Children’s talk provides them with a way to develop and express their...
