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{{activity|{{activitytag|wcd}} with {{activitytag|tp}}|: Discussing statements about | {{activity|{{activitytag|wcd}} with {{activitytag|tp}}|: Discussing statements about Leadership for Learning|15|link=none}} Discuss in a small group whether the following statements about Leadership for Learning (talking points) are ‘true’, ‘false’ or ‘not sure’. '''Explain your reasoning in each case.''' Then tick (“✔”) if your group agrees that they are true, cross (“X”) if your group agrees that they are false and question mark (“?”) if your group is not sure. | ||
* The purpose of a school is for children to learn. | * The purpose of a school is for children to learn. | ||
* Learning is about memorising facts. | * Learning is about memorising facts. | ||
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Encourage reasoning for all talking points. Get participants to explain '''why''' they agree or disagree with something? | Encourage reasoning for all talking points. Get participants to explain '''why''' they agree or disagree with something? | ||
Finally explain the concept of talking points: The above points stimulated participants discussion about | Finally explain the concept of talking points: The above points stimulated participants discussion about Leadership for Learning. In the same way, you can use talking points in the classroom, e.g. when discussing a science topic. | ||
Also remind the participants of the idea of "modelling": We use similar techniques in the workshops sessions to what we would use in the classroom. | Also remind the participants of the idea of "modelling": We use similar techniques in the workshops sessions to what we would use in the classroom. |