£99

#6 Turn and Talk

Course
32 Lessons

What is this course about?

Asking students to discuss something with their apartment seems straightforward enough. But with students, things rarely are. We examine how to maximise the effectiveness of paired discussions in our lessons. When should we use them, how do we ensure both parties have their say, and what should we do following a Turn and Talk? All will be revealed!

Prioritisation exercise

Set up

Prioritisation template to print

How to use the grid

Introduction

1. Diagnosis

2. Evidence

Part 1: When to use Turn and Talk

1. Following a range of answers

2. Following an explanation

3. Following a student's answer

4. Following All Hands Up

5. Following tumbleweed

6. As part of Think, Pair, Share

7. As part of the 4-2 approach

8. Don’t use Turn and Talk if there is widespread confusion

Reflection

Part 2: Making Turn and Talk effective

1. Give students enough time to think individually first

2. Ask students to write down their answer:key points before the Turn and Talk

3. Use mini-whiteboards before Turn and Talk so students can record their thinking

4. Ask students to put their mini-whiteboards between them during Turn and Talk

5. State who talks first in advance

6. Give a conversation prompt

7. Announce when it is time to switch speaker

8. Ensure students have something to discuss

9. Circulate….

10. … But be careful not to get in the way

Reflection

Part 3: What happens after a Turn and Talk?

1. End on the crest of the wave

2. Reinforce the importance of listening

3. Ask questions to find the best paired discussions to share

4. Re-check for understanding

5. Hold the pair to account

Reflection

Wrap-up

Access the resources

FAQ section

Frequently asked questions

Who is the course for?

This workshop is not maths-specific or phase-specific. It is relevant to classroom teachers of any subject or phase.

Can I share this course with my colleagues

After you purchase this course, you can show the videos to colleagues as part of a whole school CPD session or a departmental meeting.

You are not allowed to share the videos to colleagues outside of your school.

Do I need to prepare anything in advance?

Everyone will need something to write on, either paper or a mini-whiteboard.
You may wish to print a copy of the prioritisation template in the first section for each person, or they can sketch it themselves.
Colleagues will have lots of opportunities to discuss ideas, so please ensure the seating arrangements facilitate this.

Where can I find the research and resources mentioned in the course?

I will share a link at the end of course showing where you and your colleagues can access all the relevant research and resources

Can I pay via invoice?

The easiest way to pay is online. The service accepts all major cards as well as PayPal. Paying this way gives you immediate access to the course, and you can access a VAT receipt by clicking on your account profile.

But if you need to pay via invoice, then no problem! Just send an email to mrbartonmaths@gmail.com with details of:

1. The email addresses of the person(s) taking the course

2. Your school name and address

3. Who to email to invoice to

Then I will send you an invoice and register your colleagues for the course.