Source Description Date

• Network and Bow School  Socratic talk in action
  An insightful interview with Cat Davies, an English teacher from Bow School, talking about the successful implementation of Socratic discussion in her school. Includes a PowerPoint from one of her Socratic discussion lessons. Network theme: Exploring Talk 18 Jul 2012 Network members only
• Network  Understanding the teaching of "talk" in the secondary classroom
  Tools to help secondary school practitioners explore how they might develop and improve their teaching of different types of interactive talk. Network theme: Exploring Talk 6 Jul 2012 Network members only
• Network  Dialogic learning explained: an interview with a communication expert
  Watch an interview with communication expert Carol Satterthwaite discussing dialogic talk and giving practical advice for primary school teachers who are looking to establish dialogic learning in their classrooms. Network theme: Exploring Talk 29 Jun 2012 Network members only
• Network and Think2Read  Developing team skills in the classroom
  A tool that offers primary school teachers an insight into their children’s view of group work and how they feel about interacting with others during group tasks. Developed by Think2Read. Network theme: Exploring Talk 27 Jun 2012 Network members only
• Network and First News  Sample First News resources
  Examples of the variety of teaching materials and activities available to develop pupils’ learning through news stories. 19 Jun 2012
• Network and Carol Satterthwaite  Dialogic Talk: The Essentials
  A one-page list of the "Dos and Don'ts" of using dialogic talk in the classroom. Network theme: Exploring Talk 11 Jun 2012
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• Network  Books for Boys
  The best titles to hook in your reluctant male readers, as recommended by National Literacy Trust Network members. Network theme: boys and literacy 31 May 2012
  Network members onlyDownload
• Network   Teaching and learning model - boys' writing
  Teaching and learning template model originally produced by UKLA and Primary National Strategy as part of research into boys' writing. This version was adapted by Tower Hamlets Local Authority. Network theme: boys and literacy 24 May 2012 Network members only
• Network   Boys' literacy - self reflection tool
  A tool designed to help practitioners reflect on their boys' literacy strategies and teaching techniques. Network theme: boys and literacy 4 May 2012 Network members only
• Network and FILMCLUB  Lights, camera, action: resources from FILMCLUB
  Guides for writing effective film reviews, for both secondary and primary pupils, along with some commentary about why film can be the perfect vehicle for engaging and motivating boys to write. Network theme: Boys and literacy 3 May 2012 Network members only