LITERACY and LEARNING THROUGH TALK by Roy Corden

LITERACY and LEARNING THROUGH TALK by Roy Corden

This book focuses on the inter-relationship between reading, writing and speaking and listening. Psychologists and educationalists, influenced by the work of Vygotsky, have emphasised the importance of social interaction in learning, and the National Writing, Oracy and LINC Projects highlighted the need for quality interactive pupil discourse and effective teacher-pupil interaction. However, although the DfEE claims that the successful teaching of literacy is characterised by good quality oral work, speaking and listening is not included in the National Literacy Strategy Framework and the Literacy Training Pack does not address the issue. Literacy and Learning through Talk blends theory, research and practice to show how an integrated programme of work can be developed to ensure that literacy is taught in a vibrant and stimulating way. Strategies for developing successful group work and whole class, interactive discourse are examined and effective teaching roles and questioning techniques are explored. Transcripts of group discussions and examples of children's work illustrate various points and work plans and practical classroom activities are described.

Roy Corden is Reader in Language and Literacy in Education at the Nottingham Trent University. He has worked in primary, middle and secondary schools. He has been a co-ordinator for the National Oracy Project and an English consultant for the School Curriculum and Assessment Authority.

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ISBN 13	9780335204502
ISBN 10	0335204503
Title	LITERACY and LEARNING THROUGH TALK
Author	Roy Corden
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Open University Press
Year published	2000-07-16
Number of pages	208
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