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Course Description

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.



Audience

Early career teachers seeking practical, ready-to-use strategies, as well as experienced teachers looking to refine or refresh their classroom talk routines.


Teaching Standards

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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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Module 1 – What Are Talk Moves?

    • Introduction

    • What Are Talk Moves?

    • Stop and Reflect

    • The Research Behind Talk Moves

    • Why Talk Moves Matter in Primary Classrooms

    • Reflection Question

    • Resource: Talk Moves Self-Reflection & Classroom Challenge

    • Application Activity

    • Reference List for Module 1
  • 3

    Module 2 – Core Talk Moves Toolkit

    • 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

    • Resource: Talk Moves in Action

    • Quiz: Match the Talk Moves

    • Talk Moves in Practice: Realistic Classroom Scenarios

    • Application Activity

    • Reference List for Module 2
  • 4

    Module 3 – Bringing Talk Moves to Life – Planning for Impact

    • Introduction

    • Why Planning Matters

    • Designing for Inclusive Talk

    • Resource: Bring a Talk Move Into Your Classroom

    • Reflection Question

    • Application Activity

    • Wrap-Up: What You Are Taking With You

    • Reference List for Module 3
  • 5

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

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