Осы сабақ білім алушылардың

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  Thinking, Decision-Making, Problem-Solving
  
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  Working with Others
  

Any pupil who is familiar with the novel ‘Lord of the Flies’ will know about the conch. Whoever was holding the conch could talk uninterrupted without fear of being shouted down. This activity, likewise, offers pupils the chance to give their thoughts, ideas and opinions on an issue without being interrupted. It also focuses on the active listening skills of pupils. See Stick Debate for a similar activity.

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Implications for classroom layout

The facilitator may wish to seat pupils in a circle or semi-circle. The room must therefore have enough space to allow for this. Alternatively, pupils could still sit at their desks and the facilitator could pass the conch to people who wish to speak.

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   A suitable object is identified as the talking tool. Ideas for a suitable object might include objects with heads (hence the title) such as a cuddly toy (obviously depending on the age and interests of the pupils!!) or a puppet. A hat which pupils can put on when it is their turn may be an alternative.
   

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   Pupils hold discussions around a particular issue. The only person who is allowed to talk is the person holding the talking tool.
   

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   It is advisable not to simply pass the object around one person at a time. Some pupils might be thinking so much about what they are going to say when their turn comes that they do not listen to what is being said by others. This activity will not work as effectively if pupils feel nervous or even intimidated. The object could be placed in a central place and returned there once people have finished speaking so that somebody else can pick it up.
   

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   Pupils should instead be encouraged to listen carefully to what is being said and then, if they wish, to comment constructively and progressively, thus enhancing their active-listening skills.