In this piece, C4IE Inclusion & Exclusion Co-leader Haley Tancredi, C4IE Curriculum & Learning Co-leader Dr Callula Killingly, and C4IE Centre Director Professor Linda Graham discuss how too much teacher talk can negatively impact student engagement and learning, particularly for students with developmental language disorder (DLD) or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It highlights the need to balance teacher-led instruction with student-centred activities to maintain attention and improve student educational outcomes. The article explores what makes an “excellent” teacher, drawing on student responses that emphasise using simple words and repeated instruction. Read the full article in The Conversation.
