If students were working to complete the tasks you set, would you let them talk? Why? Why not?
Tiziana | (203.88.255.235) | Tuesday, 7 May 2002 10:09:55 PM
I think I would let them talk amongst themselves as long as they didn't become too loud and as long as they were only talking about the tasks that I had set them to do and not personal discussions. They would have to be monitored to insure they were talking about the related subject. I believe it woud be beneficial for them to share their ideas with other students in relation to the work set.
Matt | (172.16.17.151) | Wednesday, 8 May 2002 10:51:22 AM
It just depends on the task, if it was mentally challenging talk nay hinder progress, also less able students would be given the opportunity to just acquire the answers from brighter students
Yvette | (203.110.128.161) | Wednesday, 8 May 2002 5:39:09 PM
Depending on the task that has been set, yes I feel I would allow them to talk. However, the talk should be kept to a minimal and only talk if it is related to the task at hand. If the talking slides into what is the lastest fashion, there will be no talking at all. Talking about the task can extend the students awarness about the subject.
Glenn | (172.16.79.62) | Thursday, 9 May 2002 2:34:31 PM
I think it would depend on the task that I set. If it were an individual task, to see what a student's current level was (ie. to set a baseline perhaps), then I do not believe it would be appropriate to allow them to talk (assuming you could stop them of course). However, if it were a group activity, then it would be silly to not allow them to speak; otherwise, why have them in a group? I agree that the discussions in such group scenarios should be limited (as much as possible) to the task at hand and to appropriate language, etc.
Gemma | (203.191.196.5) | Sunday, 19 May 2002 4:31:08 PM
The answer to this question depends on a lot of variables incl: subject being taught, the unit of work being taught, the grade level of the class, whether they are a good class etc. Being a TAS teacher I would probably let my class talk because more often than not talk is necessary in practical classes. Provided the talk was about what we were working on I don't have a problem with it. if the class waas generally naughty and misbehaved I probably wouldn't allow talking only because it may be quite hard to regain control over them.
Gemma | (203.191.196.5) | Sunday, 19 May 2002 4:35:10 PM
The answer to this question depends on a lot of variables incl: subject being taught, the unit of work being taught, the grade level of the class, whether they are a good class etc. Being a TAS teacher I would probably let my class talk because more often than not talk is necessary in practical classes. Provided the talk was about what we were working on I don't have a problem with it. if the class waas generally naughty and misbehaved I probably wouldn't allow talking only because it may be quite hard to regain control over them.
Adib | (129.78.104.184) | Wednesday, 26 June 2002 5:34:46 PM
I think it would depend on the task that i have set them. For group work i think it is only fair that they express their pont of views orally to each other. However in a more intence study oriented exercise talking would be tolerated only to the person besides them provided the talking is on the topic discussed in class. Moreeover, the application of speaking would depend on the type of class at hand and the personalities of your students i.e creating the best learning environment for your students.