Myhill, Debra
Talking, Listening and Learning: Effective Talk in the Primary Classroom
- ISBN 13:
- 9780335217441
- author:
- Myhill, Debra
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Open University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 132 mm X 210 mm
- Genre:
- Teacher assessment
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Talking, Listening, Learning: Effective Talk in the Primary Classroom explores how teacher talk supports and extends children's learning. By examining classroom conversations, this book reveals the central role teachers play in shaping students' understanding.
International perspectives are also considered, drawing on the work of prominent researchers such as Shirley Brice Heath, Douglas Barnes, Gordon Wells, Neil Mercer and Robin Alexander. This insightful analysis provides valuable guidance for teachers seeking to improve their practice.