Talking, Listening, Learning

by Debra Myhill, Susan Jones, Rosemary Hopper

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780335217441
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date:	11/01/2005
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	0.36(w) x 5.50(h) x 8.50(d)

Table of Contents

List of figures and tables     vii
Preface     ix
Introduction     1
Teacher talk and classroom interaction     7
Investigating teacher talk     29
Interactive teaching     49
Questioning and learning     68
Making connections     85
Critical moments in classroom talk     104
Changing classroom practice     120
Conclusion     134
Appendix     139
References     145
Bibliography     150
Index     152