Learn how to use simple, effective talk moves to build student thinking, language, and respectful discussion in your primary classroom. This course introduces five powerful strategies to guide purposeful talk, support all learners, and make thinking visible across the curriculum.
Early career teachers seeking practical, ready-to-use strategies, as well as experienced teachers looking to refine or refresh their classroom talk routines.
3.5.2 Proficient Level - Plan for and implement Effective Teaching and Learning - Use effective classroom communication: Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student understanding, participation, engagement and achievement
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Welcome
Acknowledgement of Country
Learning Objectives
Teaching Standards
Introduction
What Are Talk Moves?
The Research Behind Talk Moves
Why Talk Moves Matter in Primary Classrooms
Reflection Question
Teacher Activity – Talk Move Prompts You Already Use
Reference List for Module 1
Introduction
The Talk Moves Toolkit – Part 1
The Talk Moves Toolkit – Part 2
The Talk Moves Toolkit – Part 3
Wait Time: A Small Pause with Big Impact
Classroom Activity – Talk Moves in Action
Quiz: Match the Talk Moves
Talk Moves in Practice: Realistic Classroom Scenarios
Reference List for Module 2
Introduction
Why Planning Matters
Designing for Inclusive Talk
Teacher Activity - Try It Plan: Bring a Talk Move Into Your Classroom
Reflection Question
Wrap-Up: What You Are Taking With You
Reference List for Module 3
Course Feedback
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