Talk is the medium through which children learn; and yet children may not realise why their contributions to classroom talk are so important. This book provides teachers with resources for developing children's understanding of speaking and listening, and their skills in using talk for learning.

The Essential Speaking and Listening will:


help children to become more aware of how talk is valuable for learning


raise their awareness of how and why to listen attentively and to speak with confidence


encourage dialogue and promote effective group discussion


integrate speaking and...