Supporting Primary and Secondary Pupils with Communication and Behaviour Problems

Numerous studies have identified communication skills as being most predictive of long-term school success. A Communication Opportunity Group Scheme (COGS) took place in a primary & secondary school involving 36 students aged 7-15 years. There were 24 subjects in two types of teaching group & 12 controls. One group was taught for 1 hour a week over 10 weeks & the other for 2 hours daily over 5 days (intensive) by teachers trained in the COGS method. Experimental groups showed significant gains compared with controls. Integrating systematic teaching of communication into the curriculum may significantly increase pupil performance. The project has fostered a learning community of schools, support services, national charities, & the university. 2 Tables, 11 References. Adapted from the source document