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Evaluating school classroom discussion
Evaluating school classroom discussion

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Evaluating school classroom discussion

Introduction

This course draws attention to the value of a sociocultural understanding of spoken language in the processes of teaching and learning. It focuses upon how language can be used for persuasion, control and argument, and how dialogue can act as an aid to development. Along with some background reading and activities this course offers opportunities for the evaluation of some selected classroom talk.

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