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1) What makes a good speaker and listener?

This section considers What makes a good speaker and listener and what you can do to raise the profile of speaking and listening in your classroom, department and school

2) Developing effective teaching of speaking and listening

In this section strategies and techniques for effective teaching of speaking and listening are explored through the following:

  • Modelling
  • Questioning and prompting
  • Setting and developing ground rules
  • Setting effective tasks
  • The grammar of talk

3) Understanding and exploring types of interactive talk in the classroom

In this section the following types of interactive talk are explored:

  • Initiation-Response-Feedback (IRF)
  • Dialogic
  • Exploratory

4) Understanding and choosing the most effective range of speaking and listening contexts

In this section the range of contests explored are:

  • Whole-class
  • Small group
  • Paired
  • Individual

5) Assessment and progression in speaking and listening

This section offers guidance on assessment of pupils and how to gauge and consider their past and future progress including:

  • Planning assessment opportunities
  • Assessment for learning
  • The range of evidence for pupils’ achievement and progress
  • Assessment focuses and progression for speaking and listening

6) Planning for speaking and listening in the classroom

In this section the focus is on how to plan for speaking and listening and addresses the following:

  • Identifying curricular targets
  • Reviewing teaching plans
  • Action planning