A dialogue-based approach to the development of children's thinking and learning

Spoken Language

Spoken language enables us to do much more than share information - it enables us to think together. But as teachers, do we always use it to best advantage? And do we give enough attention to enabling children to use language as a tool for learning and problem-solving?

Classroom-based research

On this website we explain how years of practical, classroom-based research projects in several countries and with learners of all ages has provided useful answers to these questions.

Resources for researchers and teachers

We also provide some downloadable resources for researchers and teachers, useful publications, research projects and links to other relevent websites.