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Edits for units 1 - 4, revising ICT activities, adding activity tags and timings.
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m (Edits for units 1 - 4, revising ICT activities, adding activity tags and timings.)
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The activity we just did is example of “cumulative talk” where participants build on what the previous person has said (“cumulative talk” is one example of whole class dialogue).
The activity we just did is example of “cumulative talk” where participants build on what the previous person has said (“cumulative talk” is one example of whole class dialogue).


{{activity|Planning in pairs|: cumulative talk in the classroom|10}} Now pair up, and come up with ideas for cumulative talk in the classroom.  
{{activity|stgw| in pairs: Planning cumulative talk in the classroom|10}} Now pair up, and come up with ideas for cumulative talk in the classroom.  
* Consider that when this activity is done in the classroom with pupils, themes should be chosen from the curriculum.
* Consider that when this activity is done in the classroom with pupils, themes should be chosen from the curriculum.
* Also consider that the seating arrangement can be modified according to teachers’ classrooms such that pupils see each other. Pupils can leave their tables and just move their chairs (or sit outside if the grounds are suitable).  
* Also consider that the seating arrangement can be modified according to teachers’ classrooms such that pupils see each other. Pupils can leave their tables and just move their chairs (or sit outside if the grounds are suitable).  
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=  Whole class discussion: Creating a supportive environment =
=  Whole class discussion: Creating a supportive environment =
{{activity|Video| on classification of vertebrates.|10}} Video clips Eness vertebrates 10 ("Is a boy a mammal?") and 11 ("Is a whale a fish or a mammal?"); lively class discussion about classifying these animals, deliberately chosen to create controversy and to challenge the pupils'''
{{activity|otr| Video on classification of vertebrates.|10}} Video clips Eness vertebrates 10 ("Is a boy a mammal?") and 11 ("Is a whale a fish or a mammal?"); lively class discussion about classifying these animals, deliberately chosen to create controversy and to challenge the pupils'''


{{: Video/19 Eness 3 vertebrates 10.mp4 }}
{{: Video/19 Eness 3 vertebrates 10.mp4 }}
{{: Video/19 Eness 3 vertebrates 11.mp4 }}
{{: Video/19 Eness 3 vertebrates 11.mp4 }}


{{activity|whole group discussion| about the learning environment and classroom management.|10}}
{{activity|wcd| on the learning environment and classroom management.|10}}
* Was there a supportive environment for pupil participation and dialogue in this lesson?{{lfl|2}} If so, how did the teacher achieve this?
* Was there a supportive environment for pupil participation and dialogue in this lesson?{{lfl|2}} If so, how did the teacher achieve this?
* How did she help students to work out whether the boy and the whale were mammals? Did this discussion move their thinking forward?{{lfl|1}}  
* How did she help students to work out whether the boy and the whale were mammals? Did this discussion move their thinking forward?{{lfl|1}}  
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= Reflection on what we have learned ==
= Reflection on what we have learned ==


{{activity|whole group discussion| to reflect on what you have learnt.|10}} Reflection on what you have learned from this session about
{{activity|wcd|: Reflectiong on what you have learnt.|10}} Reflection on what you have learned from this session about
* Body language for encouraging dialogue
* Body language for encouraging dialogue
* Cumulative talk
* Cumulative talk