‘Talking Time’
An Oral Language Program
Presented by Noelle Burdekin,
Brenda Lincoln and Lauren Reardon
‘Talking Time’ Step by Step
Identify Need
Professional Development
Assessment
Analysis
Targeted Groups
Explicit Teaching
Review
Identify Need
“Foot Truck”
Professional Development
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/programs/lsp/proflearnguide.htm
Assessment and Analysis
“Valuable information about a child’s oral language can
be gathered from observing what he does with a
sentence when asked to repeat one”
(Clay et al, 1983)
Targeted Groups and Explicit Needs
“The most effective way of raising the level of a
child’s control over the structures of English is to
provide him with opportunities to speak with a
competent and flexible adult speaker of English”
(Clay et al, 1983)
Priority Areas
Student
Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4
Jack
A.P.
W/P/D
Jane
A.P. Word Reorg
Jill
A.P.
Phrase
Artic
Grammar Koori
Artic
Grammar Subs/
Omis
ESL
Expectations
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Every child participates.
Every child converses with the group facilitator.
The group facilitator considers the use of the language registers.
The group facilitator recasts and re-models language to enhance
the student’s word choices.
The group facilitator talks to students about the oral language
continuum (registers).
The group facilitator actively uses and expects effective
questioning.
The students are expected to generalize their oral language
knowledge into the classroom.
The teachers to positively build on ‘Talking Time’ within the
classroom (e.g., don’t accept forms of slang in oral or written
form).
Review
Assessment
Review
Explicit
Teaching
Analysis
Target
Groups
I like ‘Talking Time’ because...
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“We get to talk about stuff like the
holidays” (Nydeet, gr.1)
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“We talk together” (Shaylee, gr.2)
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“When I put my hand up I find out things I
don't know” (Jamie, gr.3)
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“We get to play word games and I know
more words now” (Olivia, gr.4)
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“The activities are interesting” (Emily, gr.6)
Resources
Questions?
Contact Details
For further information please don’t hesitate to contact
Noelle Burdekin (Principal)- burdekin.noelle.c@edumail.vic.gov.au
Brenda Lincoln (Literacy Coordinator)- lincoln.brenda.d@edumail.vic.gov.au
Lauren Reardon (Speech Pathologist)- reardon.lauren.m@edumail.vic.gov.au
Or alternatively contact the school
Moe Primary School (Elizabeth St)
Crn Elizabeth and King Streets,
Moe, VIC 3825
Ph: 03 5127 2607
Email address moe.ps.elizabeth@edumail.vic.gov.au