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{{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.
{{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 group work. In the same way, you can use talking points in the classroom, e.g. when discussing a science topic.
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.