Understanding and Using Types of Interactive Talk

What makes a good speaker and listener?

Developing effective teaching of speaking and listening

Understanding and using types of interactive talk

IRF (initiate response feedback)

Introducing dialogic talk

Exploratory talk

Understanding and using the range of Speaking and Listening contexts

Assessment and progression in Speaking and Listening

Planning for Speaking and Listening in the classroom

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Understanding and Using Types of Interactive Talk

In this section you will have the opportunity to consider the relative value of three main types of interactive talk in the classroom:

IRF (Initiate Response Feedback)
Dialogic
Exploratory