Talk to learn: Developing group talk to improve learning outcomes in science

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dc.contributor.authorWalsh, Eden
dc.contributor.authorRichmond, Jenniferen
dc.coverage.spatialUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Irelanden
dc.date.accessioned2023-04-22T07:31:29Z
dc.date.available2023-04-22T07:31:29Z
dc.date.issued2009en
dc.description.abstractBackground: The purpose of the study was to develop structured lesson activities using group talk in Science to build learners' confidence, engagement and attainment in Science lessons, particularly for EAL learners. Aims: The main aim was to develop structured lesson activities using group talk in Science to build learners' confidence, engagement and attainment in Science lessons, particularly for EAL learners. Methods: The participants in this development work were a Science teacher, an EAL coordinator, a Lead Teacher from Rochdale LA, an AST from the LA, and mentors. Methods used included peer and teacher coaching, use of Steps Tables from the Level Six & Beyond materials, minibooster activities, group work with rules, and AFL to guide future learning. Findings: The main findings are that structured lesson activities using group talk in Science have improved pupils' confidence, engagement and attainment in Science lessons. EAL learners have acquired an effective use of the English language and have become more confident and articulate individuals. There has been a noticeable and significant response from the pupils in terms of motivation and confidence. Implications: The findings suggest that structured lesson activities using group talk in Science can improve learners' confidence, engagement and attainment. It also suggests that EAL learners can acquire an effective use of the English language and that literacy skills such as the accurate use of connectives can support higher quality responses.en
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14069/155
dc.language.isoenen
dc.sourcehttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/en
dc.subjectSecondary educationen
dc.subjectScienceen
dc.titleTalk to learn: Developing group talk to improve learning outcomes in scienceen
dc.typeResearch Reporten
lrmi.educationallevelISCED Level 2 Lower secondary educationen
lrmi.educationallevelISCED Level 3 Upper secondary educationen
lrmi.targetnameisced13::Natural sciences, mathematics and statisticsen
lrmi.targetnameisced13::Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics::Physical sciencesen
lrmi.typicalagerange11-16en
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