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Teacher talk: the missing link
May 18, 2013 |
Category: English
Back in 2008 I was told by an Ofsted inspector that I talked too much. I had always prided myself on being considered an outstanding teacher, and was devastated to be told my lesson was "satisfactory...
Developing oracy: it's talkin' time!
Dec 29, 2012 |
Category: learning
Talk is the sea upon which all else floats
~ James Britton, Language and Learning, 1970
Students spend a lot of talking, don't they? Everyone can speak, so why would we want to waste valuable time tea...
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