Topsy Page 14 June 2024 Tips and techniques How long should thinking time be? Topsy Page 14 June 2024 Tips and techniques Improve the quality of spoken responses
Topsy Page 31 May 2024 Tips and techniques Three is the magic number Topsy Page 31 May 2024 Tips and techniques A step towards effective group talk
Topsy Page 24 May 2024 Tips and techniques Five steps to start building pupil dialogue Topsy Page 24 May 2024 Tips and techniques Foundations for dialogue and P4C in your classroom
Topsy Page 17 May 2024 Tips and techniques Invite them to speak Topsy Page 17 May 2024 Tips and techniques Provide opportunities to develop confidence
Topsy Page 19 April 2024 P4C/Talk stimulus, Tips and techniques Talking about art – oracy activity Topsy Page 19 April 2024 P4C/Talk stimulus, Tips and techniques Use talking points to get students thinking and talking about a painting
Topsy Page 12 April 2024 Tips and techniques Oracy activity – 'Find someone who...' Topsy Page 12 April 2024 Tips and techniques A great way of revisiting prior learning by speaking to different people
Topsy Page 22 March 2024 Tips and techniques What does collaborative thinking look like in P4C? Topsy Page 22 March 2024 Tips and techniques A detailed description including building, helping, sharing and working together
Topsy Page 15 March 2024 Tips and techniques, Practical examples 'Ping-pong' – a simple talk partner structure Topsy Page 15 March 2024 Tips and techniques, Practical examples Examples of purposeful talk for learning
Topsy Page 1 March 2024 Tips and techniques, Recommended reading The 4Cs of P4C Topsy Page 1 March 2024 Tips and techniques, Recommended reading Explaining caring, collaborative, critical and creative thinking
Topsy Page 16 February 2024 Tips and techniques Talk to the blue bean bag! Topsy Page 16 February 2024 Tips and techniques Oracy skills development - using different volumes
Topsy Page 2 February 2024 Tips and techniques, Resources Learning to ask philosophical questions Topsy Page 2 February 2024 Tips and techniques, Resources How to start a question, and think about whether or not it’s philosophical
Topsy Page 19 January 2024 Tips and techniques Have your class agreed ground rules for P4C? Topsy Page 19 January 2024 Tips and techniques How do they want to behave to become great 4C thinkers?
Topsy Page 12 January 2024 Tips and techniques Three ways to use talk to enhance learning in History Topsy Page 12 January 2024 Tips and techniques Deepen and consolidate learning through pupil dialogue
Topsy Page 29 December 2023 Tips and techniques Festive things – talk game Topsy Page 29 December 2023 Tips and techniques A seasonally-adapted talk game to enjoy with family and friends
Topsy Page 15 December 2023 Tips and techniques Festive fun ‘Questions Only’ game Topsy Page 15 December 2023 Tips and techniques An entertaining talk challenge
Topsy Page 24 November 2023 Tips and techniques Sticky note concepts Topsy Page 24 November 2023 Tips and techniques A tip to ensure you are always ready for P4C sessions
Topsy Page 17 November 2023 Tips and techniques Talk Prompts for thinking about new topics Topsy Page 17 November 2023 Tips and techniques Use prompts to get students talking
Topsy Page 3 November 2023 Tips and techniques Six ways to improve listening Topsy Page 3 November 2023 Tips and techniques …especially pupil-to-pupil listening
Topsy Page 27 October 2023 Tips and techniques Choral speaking in P4C? Topsy Page 27 October 2023 Tips and techniques Get everyone listening and engaged with the big ideas and questions
Topsy Page 20 October 2023 Tips and techniques "I'm talking less..." Topsy Page 20 October 2023 Tips and techniques How one teacher increased engagement
