When doing a language lesson it is important to make sure that the children in the class know that there are rules that they must follow for talking and listening. Below is a list of rules that I would like the children in my class to follow:
- Don’t talk over someone when they are trying to speak – If you are talking over someone when they are speaking then you are not listening properly. This rule also applies to the talking inside your head. If you’re thinking intently about what you want to say, you’re not listening to what is being said.
- When someone is talking make sure that you remain focused on what it is that they are saying – you’ll likely be showing signs if you are listening. For example, if you make eye contact with someone then it is more likely that you will listen to what they are saying.
- If you have any questions about what someone is saying, wait until they have finished what it is they want to say before you speak – If you interrupt someone in mid-sentence then it is likely that they will forget what it is they are saying and become flustered trying to remember. It also shows that you are not really listening to the topic in which they are speaking about.
- Always try and take part in discussions – If you are taking part in discussions it shows that you are engaged and have an understanding of the topic that is being discussed.
I like that you have thought of this – too often we expect pupils to behave in certain ways without actually telling them what we want! It is much more helpful to tell them at the outset !
why would you create rules without the input from the children? These seem like fairly simple rules from an adult perspective but what would the children say? Language such as ‘listening properly’ also seems perhaps outdated how about ‘ listening well or listening to learn etc’
Just some thoughts not criticism
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