Developing DIALLS: Case study 3

This case study is the third of three, shared as part of the bitesize CPD unit on developing cultural literacy through dialogue. We recommend that you read the introductory section of this unit before engaging with the case studies.  Libby Meyer, Key Stage 1 teacher, primary school in Cambridge   We are a village primary located on the outskirts of Cambridge. We are in the unusual position of being one and a half form entry, meaning that we have several mixed year-group classes. Although the DIALLS materials were introduced and used across the whole of the lower phase, we also used DIALLS as a small group intervention for six children from a mixed year 1/2 class.  We felt that, following years of disrupted schooling, focusing on communication, tolerance and mutual understanding was important for the children – especially as online and blended learning offers few opportunities for this.  We began the DIALLS project by introducing the whole class to the DIALLS e