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)

Exploratory talk

Understanding and using the range of Speaking and Listening contexts

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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