Improving the quality of pupils’ talk and thinking during group work

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Wragg, E.C. & Brown, G. (2001) Questioning in the primary school London: RoutledgeFalmer

The Thinking Together approach for promoting exploratory talk is explored in the GTC’s Research of the Month (RoM) summary ‘Raising achievement through collaborative group work’, available at: www.gtce.org.uk/ResearchOfTheMonth (Accessed 22nd August 2006)

The NERF Bulletin ‘Evidence for teaching and learning’ has featured a number of articles about structured group work, including:
• Using small-group discussions in science teaching (Issue 2);
• Learning in small groups. It’s not just talking – it’s what you say and how you say it that matters (Issue 3);
• Why group pupils and when does grouping work best? (Issue 5);
• Co-operative group learning. Supporting students to promote effective learning behaviour (Issue 6).
All issues are available at: http://www.nerf-uk.org/bulletin/?version=1 (Accessed 22nd August 2006)

Guidance materials for supporting pupil learning through talk are available at: http://www.ex.ac.uk/~damyhill/downloads/GuidelineMaterials.doc (Accessed 22nd August 2006)

Leicestershire County Council’s English and literacy website outlines practical strategies for promoting effective talk at: http://www.leics.gov.uk/index/education/support_for_schools/lgfl/lgfl_primary/
lgfl_literacy/lgfl_literacy_ks4/ks4_speaking_listening.htm (Accessed 22nd August 2006)

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Research Home Themes \| Find digests \| About the digests resources glossary researchers contact TRIPS Introduction How did the teachers structure and model effective group talk? How did the pupil’s group talk change? What did the pupils feel they gained from working in structured groups? What challenges did the teachers face when promoting group talk? How was the study designed? What are the implications of the study? Where can I find out more? Send us your feedback Collated digests To find out more about collated digests click here Get Word Reader Improving the quality of pupils’ talk and thinking during group work This digest found in English Speaking and Listening Send to a friend Word doc 60KB Printer friendly Collate for later Where can I find out more? Wragg, E.C. & Brown, G. (2001) Questioning in the primary school London: RoutledgeFalmer The Thinking Together approach for promoting exploratory talk is explored in the GTC’s Research of the Month (RoM) summary ‘Raising achievement through collaborative group work’, available at: www.gtce.org.uk/ResearchOfTheMonth (Accessed 22nd August 2006) The NERF Bulletin ‘Evidence for teaching and learning’ has featured a number of articles about structured group work, including: • Using small-group discussions in science teaching (Issue 2); • Learning in small groups. It’s not just talking – it’s what you say and how you say it that matters (Issue 3); • Why group pupils and when does grouping work best? (Issue 5); • Co-operative group learning. Supporting students to promote effective learning behaviour (Issue 6). All issues are available at: http://www.nerf-uk.org/bulletin/?version=1 (Accessed 22nd August 2006) Guidance materials for supporting pupil learning through talk are available at: http://www.ex.ac.uk/~damyhill/downloads/GuidelineMaterials.doc (Accessed 22nd August 2006) Leicestershire County Council’s English and literacy website outlines practical strategies for promoting effective talk at: http://www.leics.gov.uk/index/education/support_for_schools/lgfl/lgfl_primary/ lgfl_literacy/lgfl_literacy_ks4/ks4_speaking_listening.htm (Accessed 22nd August 2006)