ESB Graded Examinations in Speech Teacher Guidance: Foundation

AcƟvity 4: Open Exchange of Ideas

Open Exchange of Ideas is designed to promote shared learning and expand  students’ knowledge and understanding of a topic. AcƟve parƟcipaƟon in a   discussion can support the development of important life skills, including   aƩenƟve listening, asking direct quesƟons, making sense of new   informaƟon, and arƟculaƟng appropriate responses to queries.  

To help students make the most of this secƟon, see our top Ɵps below: 

 To promote shared learning, encourage students to provide both   factual informaƟon and own thoughts when answering a quesƟon.    SomeƟmes, a quesƟon can put students under pressure. If they are  not sure about an answer, it is completely acceptable to admit that.  Rather than giving a confused response, it is beƩer to say something  along the lines of: ‘That’s an interesƟng quesƟon. Unfortunately, I  don’t know the answer to it, but I’m certainly going to look into it.’     Always encourage students to ask open‐ended quesƟons. QuesƟons  should seek addiƟonal informaƟon or put forward a different   viewpoint.    Limit students to asking just one quesƟon at a Ɵme. It can be difficult  for a presenter to make sense of, and respond directly to, several   quesƟons.   It is vital that any criƟcism or challenging of a viewpoint must be   construcƟve. ESB assessments promote open, lively, posiƟve   discussion that encourages learning and understanding.  

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