Strand 3 of the secondary Framework focuses on group discussion skills. In this section you will find the two substrands along with introductory pages with suggestions for organising groups in a variety of ways.
Organising group work
Optimise the effectiveness of group work for speaking and listening by making informed decisions about the size and composition of working groups according to their purpose.
Types of group
Optimise the effectiveness of group work for speaking and listening by making informed decisions about the organisation of groups.
Substrand 3.1: Developing and adapting discussion skills and strategies in formal and informal contexts
In this substrand pupils have the opportunity to develop their ability to make relevant contributions to discussions, responding appropriately to others and adapting their language to the context.
Substrand 3.2: Taking roles in group discussion
In this substrand pupils have the opportunity to take up roles in group discussions and choose appropriately from a range of roles to support effective group discussion in different contexts.
