Podcasts about oracy

The Education Brief: Saturday 29 March 2025 - Top stories include:The Schools Bill has ignited fierce debate between councils and academies over admissions.Oracy is now back in the spotlight of the national curriculum review.Ofsted's Sir Martyn Oliver has declared full support for headteachers who ban mobile phones.International schools are growing uneasy over the US government's rapid rollback of DEI policies.This week's deep dive: Haringey Racial Equity Conference 2025We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading!Watching - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8FPQKWxdXIListening - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-did-lockdown-impact-children/id267300884?i=1000699223582Reading - https://www.ippr.org/articles/who-is-losing-learning-solutionsAI Tool - https://manus.im/loginMusic by Slo Pony

Are your ELL students staying silent during class discussions no matter how much you encourage them to participate?After laying the groundwork with listening in our previous episode, today's spotlight is on the speaking domain—arguably one of the most intimidating and vulnerable areas for ELL students.Speaking out loud in a new language can bring up fears of making mistakes, mispronunciations, and the anxiety of being judged by peers. But with the right classroom environment and simple, effective routines, we can remove those barriers and help our ELLs become confident communicators. In this episode, Beth shares five practical speaking routines you can implement immediately to foster student participation, lower the affective filter, and create natural opportunities for language output—all without adding more work to your plate.We also take a deep dive into oracy—a crucial, often overlooked skill that benefits not just multilingual learners, but all students. Beth explains how oracy encompasses physical, linguistic, cognitive, and social-emotional skills and why developing strong communication habits is essential for academic success and real-world readiness.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Why speaking is the next critical step after listening for language development.✔️ The top barriers ELLs face when it comes to speaking, and how to remove them.✔️ How to create safe, low-pressure environments that encourage risk-taking and participation.✔️ The power of oracy and why communication skills must be a classroom priority.✔️ Five simple and fun speaking routines that boost confidence and fluency.Beth also shares bonus ideas for pre-speaking, active-speaking, and post-speaking routines like vocabulary brainstorms, talking chips, Four Corners, partner interviews, and self-assessments to keep your students engaged and growing.If you're ready to transform your classroom into a space where ELLs feel excited and empowered to speak, this episode is packed with actionable strategies you can start using tomorrow!Links and ResourcesGet your Free Speaking Activities Cards DownloadThe Oracy Skills Framework from Oracy CambridgeSentence Stems Resource⁠⁠⁠Join the Equipping ELLs Membership Shop our TpT Store

Shawnda Fukano, a literacy coach and contributing writer to TWTBlog, chats with Stacey to expand on her blog post about oracy and its importance for multilingual learners. The discussion covers various aspects of oracy development, including success stories, challenges, and practical classroom implementation strategies. Shawnda shares her experiences balancing vocabulary and language structure instruction, using mentor texts, and incorporating active listening skills. The episode also delves into hands-on strategies for integrating oracy into daily classroom activities and effective methods for assessing students' oracy skills.Shawnda Fukano is a primary literacy coach at a dual-language school in the Highline School District in Seattle, Washington. She supports teachers and students in developing biliteracy in both English and Spanish. With a passion for educating multilingual learners since 2004, Shawnda has taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade newcomers and served as the Dual Language Coordinator. She has also taught English to adult refugees from Burma. Shawnda is a National Board Certified Teacher in English as a New Language and OCDE Project GLAD® Trainer. She lives in Seattle with her husband, son, and twin daughters. She writes slices of her life as a mom and teacher at ShawndaStories.Go Deeper:Building Bigger Vocabularies Through BooksPart 1Part 2Chants for Writing: Support Routines, Conventions, and CraftMore about Isabel L. BeckOracy: What & HowRead more posts about working with multilingual learners and on translanguaging on Two Writing Teachers. Strategies for Working with Multilingual Learners episodeVocabulary GamesThanks to our affiliate, Zencastr! Use our special link (https://zen.ai/mqsr2kHXSP2YaA1nAh2EpHl-bWR9QNvFyAQlDC3CiEk) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Send us a textPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform.You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district. Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.com Email us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities.For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.

In this episode and article, Olivia Corbin-Phillip encourages us to see all conversations as stories, as we are all storytellers…Olivia explains that giving children the gift of becoming storytellers is incredibly valuable; from exploring emotions in the safe space of stories, to giving children agency, choice and voice through, there is so much incredible value in building a lifelong love of stories.  Read Olivia's article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/the-value-of-storytelling/ Attend Olivia's workshop: Olivia will be speaking at The Voice of Early Childhood Conference on 8th February 2025, on the topic of: Using stories to build confidence & improve oracy.  To find out more visit: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-conference-2025/  Episode break down: 00:00 – What does a professional storyteller do? 03:00 – An unusual career journey!...How do you embark on a storytelling role? 03:00 – Leading with your passion 08:40 – The difference between books and storytelling 10:30 – Giving children the gift of becoming storytellers 12:20 – Visualisation in storytelling 17:20 – The ‘as is' and ‘as if' world 18:30 – Exploring emotions through storytelling 26:00 – Developing important life skills through stories 28:38 – Fostering a lifelong love of stories and books 30:00 – What if the adult is not confident in telling stories? 34:00 – Building on what children already know For more episodes and articles visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com

Join me in conversation with Topsy Page, as we talk all things Oracy.

Dave chats to Gemma Molyneux and Matt Venton about Oracy. What is it, why has it recently become so prominent as a focus in education, how can it help students in the classroom and beyond and how can we avoid it becoming just the latest passing fad? 

Clare Sealy currently works as the Head of Education Improvement for the states of Guernsey. Prior to this, she was the Headteacher of St Matthias Primary School in Tower Hamlets for 22 years. In 2018, the Times Education Supplement named her as one of the 10 most influential people in the world of education. In 2022, Clare was awarded an OBE for services to education. Oracy – in case you're unfamiliar with the term – was coined in 1965 to put spoken language firmly on the map, giving it equal status to written literacy and numeracy. Fast forward nearly 60 years, and we're still having this conversation. Just last month, the Oracy Education Commission published a report suggesting that oracy should be recognised as the ‘fourth R' – alongside reading, writing, and arithmetic. It's a sentiment I wholeheartedly support. These days, oracy is often thought of as having three dimensions: learning to talk, learning through talk, and learning about talk. If that idea intrigues you, the Oracy Cambridge website is full of thought-provoking blogs. Recently, the Oracy Cambridge team published a collective response to the Oracy Education Commission's report, offering this updated definition: ‘Oracy is the ability to use the skills of speaking, listening, and non-verbal communication for a wide range of purposes.' Oracy is very much in the spotlight at the moment, especially here in the UK. The Labour government has repeatedly signalled a renewed emphasis on spoken language and communication skills, and we're already seeing this shift in schools and classrooms. I think it's an incredibly welcome change – though, as with any policy, not everyone agrees. Clare and I get into some of these differing perspectives in this episode. Clare and I also discuss a fascinating blog she wrote, titled ‘Talking floats on a sea of write' – a clever inversion of James Britton's famous statement that ‘writing floats on a sea of talk'. I found her ideas so compelling that I asked her to join me for this conversation – and, well, here we are! LINKS Clare's article that prompted this discussion: https://hwrkmagazine.co.uk/talking-floats-on-a-sea-of-write/ Clare's blog: https://primarytimery.com/ Clare on X: https://x.com/claresealy Oracy Cambridge: https://oracycambridge.org/ Oracy Education COmmission report, We Need To Talk: https://oracyeducationcommission.co.uk/oec-report/ Outro track: How it is and how it should be, by Grit Control: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ud69RIV1eOV9poMR7AORI DON'T BE A STRANGER The Rethinking Education podcast is hosted by Dr James Mannion and produced by Sophie Dean. You can contact James at https://www.rethinking-ed.org/contact. SUPPORT THE RETHINKING ED PODCAST: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/repod Buy James a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/repod

In this episode, my guest is Sir Anthony Seldon – a figure who truly needs no introduction in education. However, for those less familiar with his remarkable contributions, here's a bit of context. Anthony has held some of the most influential roles in education, most recently as headmaster of Epsom College. Before this, he served as vice-chancellor of the University of Buckingham and was headmaster at Wellington College and Brighton College – among many other roles. Beyond his leadership in education, Anthony is a widely published author and renowned biographer, especially of political figures. For over 40 years, he has written extensively about British prime ministers, an 'impossible office,' as he titled one of his books. His most recent book was the number one Sunday Times bestseller, Truss at 10: How Not to Be Prime Minister - a hair raising read if ever there was one. Anthony has written on education as well, including his thought-provoking The Fourth Education Revolution: Will Artificial Intelligence Liberate or Infantilise Humanity? I recorded this conversation at Epsom College last year, prior to the latest change in government. Fittingly, this was also the day Sir Keir Starmer – then Leader of the Opposition – announced Labour's intention to prioritise oracy in education, a topic we explore in depth. Our conversation is wide-ranging and rich with insights: we discuss oracy, why spoken language skills often flourish more in private schools than in state schools, the essential role of agency in education and life, and the transformative impact of meditation – a daily practice that both Anthony and I find invaluable. LINKS Anthony on X: https://x.com/anthonyseldon Truss at 10: https://linktr.ee/trussat10 Outro track: How it is and how it should be, by Grit Control: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ud69RIV1eOV9poMR7AORI DON'T BE A STRANGER The Rethinking Education podcast is hosted by Dr James Mannion and produced by Sophie Dean. You can contact James at https://www.rethinking-ed.org/contact. SUPPORT THE RETHINKING ED PODCAST: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/repod Buy James a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/repod

On The Weekly Review, panellists, Lianne Lax, Lucy Neuburger and John Gibbs discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard.  Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: It's time to put talk at the heart of learning https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/general/oracy-should-be-central-to-every-subject-in-curriculum Best start in life (part 3) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/best-start-in-life-a-research-review-for-early-years/best-start-in-life-part-3-the-4-specific-areas-of-learning Strong foundations in the first years of school https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/strong-foundations-in-the-first-years-of-school/strong-foundations-in-the-first-years-of-school The BBC Young Musician line-up shows that music education is in crisis https://www.thetimes.com/article/b09b5097-651d-4b79-bc3d-49373d0f99f4?shareToken=5f3803773a35f6eacb7f560e7992adab Shows Reviewed: The Legacy of Covid in Our Schools: Education Tonight The Attendance Surgery: The Morning Break with Carl Smith Interview Insight: The Late Show with Lucy Neuburger & Hannah Wilson Wanderlust and Wisdom: The Journey to Excellent Teaching Communities Friday Lunch Show with Morgan Whitfield and Tod Brennan

In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Hywel Roberts about his journey as an educator and the themes explored in his new book, 'Botheredness.' We discuss the importance of nurturing practice in teaching, the need for passion and compassion in education, and the role of creativity and context in engaging students. Hywel, in his inimitable and wonderful manner, shares insights on how to get kids to care about their learning and the significance of oracy and conversation in the classroom. The conversation also touches on the challenges of transitioning from primary to secondary education and the need for a curriculum that is kind and supportive of both students and teachers. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hywel and Botheredness 02:49 The Journey of a Teacher: From Classroom to Freelance 05:58 Nurturing Practice and the Importance of Imagination in Teaching 09:13 The Oops! Book: Learning by Accident 11:55 Botheredness: Getting Kids to Care 14:56 The Role of Passion in Education 17:47 The Sherpa Analogy: Guiding Students in Learning 21:00 The Importance of Conversation and Oracy in Education 24:11 Creating Context for Learning 27:05 Transitioning from Primary to Secondary Education 30:11 The Need for Compassion in Education 32:53 Finding Humanity in the Curriculum 35:54 The Role of Creativity in Education 38:59 The Future of Education: A Call for Change 42:04 Quickfire Questions and Closing Thoughts Connect with Hywel Grab your copy of Botheredness Thanks to Crown House Publishing too for suggesting Hywel and their support of the Edufuturists podcast as ever. Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you. Ben & Steve x Championing those who are making the future of education a reality. Follow us on X Follow us on LinkedIn Check out all about Edufuturists Want to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work? Get in touch Get your tickets for Edufuturists Uprising 2025

Today I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Caroline Hudson, who is helping educators achieve a culture of talk – where learners use excellent oracy to embed understanding - through tailored CPD and self led courses. She is the Founder of The Kitchen Table Teacher CIC and is a highly experienced primary school teacher and senior leader based in Leeds. In this episode we talk about: Caroline's leap of faith: leaving the classroom The challenges of transitioning Understanding the education profession The Kitchen Table Teacher: engaging parents The power of oracy in education If you are interested in any of these topics, I am sure you will love to listen to Caroline.

DESCRIPTION:In this episode, Tem explores the world of public speaking and oracy with Lulu Dale, a dedicated trainer helping individuals unlock their voice and build confidence. We discuss the common challenges students and teachers face when it comes to public speaking, from fear and anxiety to lack of structure. Lulu shares her journey into becoming a public speaking trainer as we delve into the key components of becoming an authentic speaker, from techniques that build confidence to practical exercises. To contact Lulu, please use the contact details in the valuable resources section below. KEY TAKEAWAYS:Learn how to manage the most common challenges of public speaking with practical strategies for both students and teachers.Techniques and exercises that help students find their voice, build confidence, and deliver authentic presentations.Why developing strong oracy skills benefits students academically and personally, enhancing both communication and critical thinking abilities.The importance of incorporating oracy skills into the classroom to better prepare students for future communication challenges.Actionable advice for those looking to improve their public speaking, including simple exercises to get started and support for those who fear presenting in class.BEST MOMENTS:"The earlier you start the better""Slowly build the bricks in the wall of confidence""Teachers are scared of it""If you are confident, it'll make a world of difference to your students""A lot more needs to be done in schools"VALUABLE RESOURCES:Lulu's email address: luludale@icloud.comLulu's contact number: 07929784509 Mastering teaching - Unlock exclusive content, strengthen your skills and access confidence-building resources by joining Mastering Teaching. EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT:Want to Earn More? How Public Speaking Could Be the Key to SuccessABOUT THE HOST:Since embarking on her teaching journey in 2009, Tem has been on a mission to empower students to reach their fullest potential. Specialising in Secondary Physical Education, Tem also has experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) as a class teacher in an SEN provision. With an unwavering commitment to helping students become the best versions of themselves, Tem believes in the power of education to shape not just academic prowess, but character and resilience. Having mentored numerous teachers throughout her career, she is not only shaping young minds but also nurturing the growth of those who guide them.CONNECT & CONTACT: Email: tem@helpingteachersthrive.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/temsteachingtipsInstagram: instagram.com/temsteachingtips  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this 'Commission Conversation' Geoff Barton, Chair of the Commission on the Future of Oracy Education talks to Rupert Knight about the initial teacher education landscape, teacher agency and what it takes to embed oracy education across a school. Rupert Knight is currently associate professor in the School of Education at the University of Nottingham, teaching on a primary initial teacher education programme and a variety of postgraduate education courses. Rupert's research interests include classroom talk; the role of theory and practice in learning to teach; teachers as professionals; and primary classroom pedagogies. He has authored two books on classroom talk: 'Classroom Talk: Evidence-based Teaching for Enquiring Teachers' and 'Classroom Talk in Practice: Teachers' Experiences of Oracy in Action'. 

In Part 2 of our episode on oracy with Jane Hawkins from the NCETM and Kathleen McBride from Voice 21, we explore the impact of the Maths Hubs' Research and Innovation Work Groups (RIWGs), strategies for implementing oracy in both primary and secondary education, and the importance of oracy for enhancing student learning and engagement. A transcript (PDF) of this episode is available to download. Show notes Taking part in the discussion: Kathleen McBride, Senior Learning and Innovation Lead, Voice 21 Jane Hawkins, Assistant Director for Secondary, NCETM, and Assistant Maths Hub Lead, Jurassic Maths Hub Julia Thomson, Communications Manager, NCETM. Episode chapters 00:06 Welcome and introductions 00:51 Research and Innovation Work Groups (RIWGs) 02:28 Impact of Oracy RIWGs 04:41 Talk strategies 08:25 What does successful oracy look like? 10:58 The teacher's role 12:18 Different types of talk 18:35 Oracy in secondary education 22:17 Ideas for teachers 25:44 Misconceptions about oracy 28:52 Resources and further reading 30:31 Conclusion. Useful links Listen to Part 1 of this podcast episode All-Party Parliamentary Group Report: Speak for Change (2021) Voice 21 website Voice 21 Talk Tactics and How to develop independent student discussion Voice 21 Talking Point publication (2023) Voice 21 Oracy Benchmarks report (2019) Voice 21 Impact Report (2022-23) NCETM Primary Curriculum Prioritisation materials NCETM Checkpoints for KS3 Interthinking: Putting Talk to Work by Karen Littleton & Neil Mercer (Routledge, 2013) Talking Points: Discussion Activities in the Primary Classroom by Lynn Dawes (Routledge, 2012) Find your local Maths Hub Maths Hubs Research and Innovation Work Groups (RIWGs) Explore previous episodes of the NCETM podcast in our archive The NCETM Maths Podcast on Instagram.

In Part 1 of our discussion with Kathleen McBride from Voice 21 and Jane Hawkins from the NCETM's Secondary Team and Jurassic Maths Hub, we discuss the definition of oracy, its significance for students' mathematical development, behaviour and overall well-being, and the role of Research and Innovation Work Groups (RIWGs) in exploring oracy's impact in classrooms. We also take a look at Voice 21's Oracy Framework for schools and teachers. A transcript (PDF) of this episode is available to download. Show notes Taking part in the discussion: Kathleen McBride, Senior Learning and Innovation Lead, Voice 21 Jane Hawkins, Assistant Director for Secondary, NCETM and Assistant Maths Hub Lead, Jurassic Maths Hub Julia Thomson, Communications Manager, NCETM. Episode chapters 00:06 Welcome and introductions 03:03 Definition, importance and research 08:58 Oracy challenges and misconceptions 13:01 Oracy Research and Innovation Work Groups 14:21 Oracy's impact on learning 15:54 Purposeful talk 17:07 The Oracy Framework 19:54 Oracy in the maths classroom 28:33 Reflecting on teaching practice 30:15 Conclusion. Useful links All-Party Parliamentary Group Report Speak for Change Voice 21 Impact Report 2022-2023 Voice 21 Oracy Framework Maths Hubs Research and Innovation Work Groups Bullock Report: A Language for Life (Bullock, 1975) EEF Dialogic Teaching Report (2017, 2022) School 21 and University of Cambridge Oracy Programme Pilot (2013/14) Coordinating Mathematical Success: the mathematics subject report (Ofsted, 2023) Explore previous episodes of the NCETM podcast in our archive The NCETM Maths Podcast on Instagram.

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by Nikki Sullivan and Rachel Higginson to delve into the significance of oracy in education. The discussion explores the multifaceted role of oracy, emphasizing its importance not just in speaking and listening but in fostering confident and effective communication. Nikki and Rachel highlight the necessity of integrating speaking and listening skills into the wider curriculum, as well as the importance of creating communication-conducive learning environments and the value of teacher oracy in fostering a supportive culture within schools. Throughout the episode, the group provides practical examples and strategies for developing presentation skills in students, advocating for a balance between structured guidance and natural expression. Nikki Sullivan is Deputy Headteacher working in a comprehensive secondary school in Bradford. She has worked in both pastoral and academic senior leadership and now leads on teaching & learning and staff development. Nikki is working on a new book called Unlocking Oracy which will be coming out soon. Follow her on X @Nikki__Sullivan Rachel Higginson has been working in education for 25 years. Her aim is to support young people to develop the knowledge, skills and character to make a difference in the modern world. She is a keynote speaker, school improvement facilitator, curriculum designer, primary adviser, a collaborator with Myatt & Co, and also the curator of the Finding my Voice project. Follow her on X ⁠@creativeHigg Tom Sherrington has worked in schools as a teacher and leader for 30 years and is now a consultant specialising in teacher development and curriculum & assessment planning. He regularly contributes to conferences and CPD sessions locally and nationally and is busy working in schools and colleges across the UK and around the world. Follow Tom on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@teacherhead⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Emma Turner joined Discovery Schools Academy Trust as the Research and CPD lead after 20 years in primary teaching. She founded ‘NewEd – Joyful CPD for early-career teachers,' a not-for-profit approach to CPD to encourage positivity amongst the profession and help retain teachers in post. Follow Emma on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@emma_turner75⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is produced by Haringey Education Partnership. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindthegap-edu/message

In this head to head episode of Mind the Gap, Tom and Emma discuss educational ideas that have recently captivated them, as well as some of the latest developments in the field. Emma has been thinking about the ways in which even beautifully designed curricula need well thought out task design to keep classes from becoming too formulaic across subjects. Tom, on the other hand, is looking at the newly announced panel on oracy, acknowledging both that people tend to worry about government mandates, but also that we need more pupils speaking with confidence. Later, Emma brings up the idea of expertise, inspired by the book Expert: Understanding the Path to Mastery by Roger Kneebone. Finally, the two discuss the limits on classroom observation and Tom gives his thoughts about the recent conferences he attended across the pond in the United States, including a ResearchEd. Listen to the full episode to hear all about it. Tom Sherrington has worked in schools as a teacher and leader for 30 years and is now a consultant specialising in teacher development and curriculum & assessment planning. He regularly contributes to conferences and CPD sessions locally and nationally and is busy working in schools and colleges across the UK and around the world. Follow Tom on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@teacherhead⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Emma Turner joined Discovery Schools Academy Trust as the Research and CPD lead after 20 years in primary teaching. She founded ‘NewEd – Joyful CPD for early-career teachers,' a not-for-profit approach to CPD to encourage positivity amongst the profession and help retain teachers in post. Follow Emma on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@emma_turner75⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is produced by Haringey Education Partnership. Find out more at ⁠⁠https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindthegap-edu/message

Welcome back to a brand new series of "After The Bell', the podcast from Connex Academy where we dive deep into the world of education and bring you valuable insights. This brand-new series will focus on Confidence in the classroom, oracy and effective spoken communication. I'm your host, Georgie McIntyre, Managing Director here at Connex Academy and today we're going to explore oracy as a part of school culture, with today's special guest Simon Day, an award-winning speaker and presentation coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to a brand new series of "After The Bell', the podcast from Connex Academy where we dive deep into the world of education and bring you valuable insights. This brand-new series will focus on Confidence in the classroom, oracy and effective spoken communication. I'm your host, Georgie McIntyre, Managing Director here at Connex Academy and today, we're going to explore oracy in the classroom, with today's special guest Simon Day, an award-winning speaker and presentation coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chair of The Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England, Geoff Barton, speaks to commission member Sonia Thompson about developing oracy at St Matthew's C of E Primary School, inlcuding what an oracy entitlement for all children beyond the Early Years looks like, as well as what she hopes the commission will achieve.Sonia Thompson, Headteacher of St Matthew's C of E Primary School in Birmingham, leads initiatives to enhance education, collaborating with Oracy Cambridge on a Key Stage One oracy development project. Serving as a trustee for EEF and Classics For All, she advocates for Latin education at St Matthew's. Sonia's book, 'An Ethic of Excellence in Action,' provides practical insights into implementing Ron Berger's educational philosophy, while her participation in 'The Uses of Oracy' conference showcases her commitment to inclusive educational practices. You can learn more about The Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England and its members here.

Is your child ever dysregulated? Yes? You're not alone. Samantha @spdtuitionandcoaching, Behaviour and Oracy Specialist gives you "Just 3 Things" you can do to support your child when they are dysregulated. Check out everything Samantha has to offer at SPD Homepage - SPD Tuition and Coaching

For our final English-language research bite of this block, Tom is joined by PGCE Secondary RE student (and now NQT teaching four different subjects!) Bethany Maunders. For her second assignment, Bethany looked into how to challenge her more able pupils without just piling more and more work onto them. She settled on the idea of oracy as a skill to stretch her strongest pupils, and found that concentrating on this as an intervention had benefits for all her pupils. Thanks to Bethany for joining us for this episode, and don't forget you can watch all our research bites on our YouTube channel: www.YouTube.com/@cardiffpartnership --------------------------------------------------Recorded in studio B0.17 at Cardiff Metropolitan University's Cyncoed Campus on 7th July 2023

PGCE Research Bites is back for another run! Today, PGCE Art and Design student teacher Hannah Woodward joins Emma to discuss her work on developing pupils' oracy skills through supporting their vocabulary. Hannah spent her second placement in a special school setting, and this discussion covers how Hannah came to notice that her pupils were not all confident to speak in class, what she did about it, and what she learnt from the experience.You can watch the video of this discussion on our Professional Learning with the Cardiff Partnership YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@cardiffpartnershipThanks to Hannah for joining us to share her research!Our Welsh-language strand, Tameidiau o Ymchwil TAR returns in a fortnight.---------------------------------------------------------Recorded in studio B0.17 at Cardiff Metropolitan University's Cyncoed Campus on 21st June 2023

Voice 21 is the UK's oracy education charity. They work with schools to transform the learning and life chances of young people through talk. They campaign for oracy to have a higher status in the education system.Oracy skills are vital to success in school and in life. And yet, for many children, especially those growing up in poverty, opportunities to develop these vital skills are missed. Only a minority of schools have consistent, coherent or adequately resourced provision to develop these skills in their students.Voice 21's sustained approach weaves oracy into a school's DNA, ensuring current and future students have access to a high-quality oracy education. This means that students in Voice 21 Oracy Schools, including those who would otherwise miss out, develop the oracy skills they need for success in school and in life. Amy Gaunt is Director of Learning and Impact at Voice 21. Amy joined the charity's founding leadership team in 2016 and has supported its growth from one London school to a network of nearly 1000 schools across the UK. She has developed Voice 21's approach to oracy education, teacher development and school improvement and has led the development of their impact function. She is co-author of Transform Teaching and Learning through Talk: the Oracy Imperative and Voice 21's Oracy Benchmarks. Before joining Voice 21, Amy was a primary teacher, both in London and internationally.Websitewww.voice21.orgSocial Media Information@voice21oracy (Twitter)@amy_gaunt (Twitter)Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)Watch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley – ‘Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' from the Primary Education Summit – ‘Visions for the Future' – 2023Get access to all 20 videos from the the summit at www.nape.org.uk/summitMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/NAPE Al Kingsley Summit Promo

Oracy has increased in popularity. I am joined by Edwina Harvey to talk about it's impact and different strategies to boost oracy in your school. Employers state it's the skill that students are lacking the most so this show discusses why we need to make it a focus.

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Angela Schofield joins Poppy to discuss developing Oracy in Schools.

This episode focuses on how we can teach oracy and speaking skills in the secondary school classroom, with lots of practical tips, ideas, resources and advice. We discuss what oracy is – including the four strands of oracy skills – why oracy matters, the benefits of good oracy skills, what the national curriculum says about spoken language and student talk, and the impact we have seen on students' speaking skills since Covid (spoiler: 44% of secondary teachers say the pandemic has hit oracy skills negatively). We look at how we can teach oracy in the classroom and via the curriculum, including practical ideas and activities for the explicit teaching of oracy. We ask what high expectations for classroom talk look like and hear examples of practice from two secondary schools. We consider whole-school strategies, including creating a culture where students feel able to speak-up, cross-curriculum planning for oracy, how to ensure consistent approaches, staff CPD, the role of extra-curricular clubs, and much more. And we ask how we can best assess and monitor our students' progress in terms of oracy.

This Saturday May 6th, the UK will celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. But what is the political impact of such an event? And what is the relevance of the monarchy today? Rory and Alastair will discuss this historic event, plus Richard Sharp's exit from the BBC, the impending energy crisis in Europe, and the importance of teaching speaking skills.Sign up to the free TRIP weekly newsletter:bit.ly/3zhYAIlTRIP Plus:Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up.Instagram:@restispoliticsTwitter:@RestIsPoliticsEmail:restispolitics@gmail.comProducers: Dom Johnson + Nicole MaslenExec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode looks at how we can best develop the literacy skills of our students, offering whole-school, cross-curricular and classroom-specific ideas, interventions and tips. The podcast defines literacy as the ability to speak, read and write and to understand and use language in order to communicate effectively. We welcome four guests from four schools who discuss the range of approaches, programmes, and interventions they use to support students' literacy. We ask why literacy skills are so important, what form these skills take in practice, and how we can help students to develop these skills. Our guests discuss the interventions and programmes they use to support literacy catch-up and how they go about identifying students most in need of these interventions. How can we ensure that all teachers see themselves as teachers of literacy and teach the vocabulary of their subjects? What is the role of phonics in secondary literacy education, especially post-Covid? We talk vocabulary and disciplinary literacy. How can we teach vocabulary effectively and explicitly? How can we close the vocab gap? How can we embed vital disciplinary literacy? How do we develop speaking and listening skills? We talk Ofsted too – what inspectors looks for and how we can ensure that our literacy work also meets inspection requirements.

Helen Prince Gurav Dubay Helen Prince and Gaurav Dubay discuss the crucial role vocabulary and oracy strategies play in the Key Stage 3 classroom. They highlight the importance of focusing on talk and vocabulary to help students rehearse written outcomes before taking the next step and moving onto writing. They discuss drama, fluency, modelling and reducing cognitive load with oral rehearsal. Helen Prince is an English Advisor, author of Oxford University Press's Get It Right: Boost Your Vocabulary workbooks, and CEO of ChatterStars. Helen tweets at @prince_helen Gaurav Dubay is Head of English at an inner-city grammar school in Birmingham, one of our Pioneer Schools for Oxford Smart Quest. Gaurav tweets at @GauravDubay3 Further reading and support:  Take a look at Helen's Get It Right: Boost your Vocabulary workbooks  Hear more from Gaurav on ‘Vocabulary Teaching: giving students a voice' on the Oxford Education Blog  Find out more about Oxford Smart Quest  Get a free Oxford Smart Quest digital taster for your school  Visit the Oxford Smart Quest Resource Hub where you'll find blogs and case studies relating to KS3 English View transcript

In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Kirstin Mulholland, EEF associate for content and engagement, with particular interest in maths. Expert guests take part in discussions including: Professor Neil Mercer, Director of Oracy at the University of Cambridge Mrs Nicola Hemming, Deputy Headteacher at Clifton Primary School, Birmingham Simon Cox, Leader at Blackpool Research School They discuss high quality talk and how it can be applied and developed in classrooms.

Experienced Sociology teacher Amy Rose joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the importance of oracy and how and why to embed it into sociology teaching.

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Emma Ann Hardy is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle since the 2017 general election. She is also the Shadow Minister for Further Education and Universities. Recently, Emma launched and chaired the Oracy All Party Parliamentary Group, which carried out an inquiry and published an excellent report, Speak for Change, in 2021. LINKS The Oracy APPG - https://oracy.inparliament.uk/about-us Speak for Change - the report of the APPG - https://oracy.inparliament.uk/sites/oracy.inparliament.uk/files/2021-04/Oracy_APPG_FinalReport_28_04_21_4.pdf Voice 21 thread on the Ofsted English Curriculum Research Review: https://twitter.com/voice21oracy/status/1529503318275497984 RETHINKING ED CONFERENCE: Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-get-together-the-rethinking-education-conference-2022-tickets-226415834857 Trailer: youtu.be/JKz8ALX2QFM Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rethinking_Ed/status/1528046472444485638 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100004976851081/videos/706113054004294/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/james-mannion_too-often-the-education-debate-is-dominated-activity-6933887283146207232-53h0/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cd1b__3svlV/ Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMNNSFhrq/?k=1 GENERAL RETHINKING EDUCATION STUFF: Join the Rethinking Education Mighty Network: rethinking-education.mn.co Become a patron: www.patreon.com/repod Buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/repod The Rethinking Education podcast is hosted and produced by Dr James Mannion. You can contact him at www.rethinking-ed.org/contact, or via @RethinkingJames on Twitter.

Join Sobia with Sarah Lambert discussing what a high quality Oracy education looks like.

Jules and Ben chat with education consultant Sejal Payne about oracy: its link with literacy, how it supports children's learning across their development and curriculum, and what educators need to consider for children who are bi/multilingual. For further reading and resources related to this podcast episode, follow this link: https://eyfs.info/forums/topic/54070-podcast-the-importance-of-an-oracy-rich-learning-environment/ If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

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In this episode I'm talking with Sarah Davies. Sarah is, amongst other things, an Assistant Headteacher, Early Career Teacher Mentor and  Author of https://www.johncattbookshop.com/talking-about-oracy-developing-communication-beyond-the-classroom (Talking about Oracy).  After a conversation I had with Donal Hale a few months ago, I began searching for resources or guidance on how best to implement oracy in my own practice. Sarah's was the first and best book I came across in a field that seems shockingly under considered.  We discuss: 1. What secondary teachers need to know about the transition between Primary into Y7 in terms of student's oracy 2. How teachers can embed oracy instruction on a daily / weekly basis 3. What the most important types of talk we need to foster in secondary schools are 4. Strategies we can use for particularly reluctant speakers in class 5. Whether we need to consider preparation for how students use apps or meeting software as opposed to purely presenting in person 6. And finally, the best resources for teachers keen to instruct oracy techniques and non-verbal communication techniques such as body language Thanks very much to Sarah for giving up her time for a chat as well as continuing to be a vocal presence on Twitter and beyond when it comes to English and oracy matters respectively! If you want to be kept up to date on when educational chat like this happens, then be sure to subscribe to the podcast and/or follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/chrisjordanhk (@chrisjordanhk) Links: https://www.johncattbookshop.com/talking-about-oracy-developing-communication-beyond-the-classroom (Talking about Oracy: Developing communication beyond the classroom) https://voice21.org/who-we-are/ (Voice 21) https://oracycambridge.org (Oracy Cambridge)

Spoken language is core to learning and has a significant impact on children who find it difficult understanding language or putting their sentences together. In this SENDcast episode ‘Language for Learning', we discuss the importance of supporting and promoting language and its impact on learning in the classroom. Dale's guest is Wendy Lee, a speech and language therapist with over 30 years' experience in a wide range of settings. “We all bring those different perspectives, and if we can utilise our language to get the best out of the discussion, something else will come out of it that none of us could do on our own. And that's what we want to teach children to be able to do.” Wendy Lee A focus on Oracy, the ability to express oneself fluently in speech, is growing in many schools in the UK. Wendy explores what this means for children and young people with Speech, Language, Communication Needs (SLCN). Find out how to teach children and young people how to utilise their own talk skills to develop their thinking and their learning. With the right approaches and adaptions your pupils can benefit enormously from a focus on oral language skills in your classroom. Hear proven strategies you can put in place in your classroom to: Enable productive group discussion Develop reasoning skills Improve collaboration Ensure compromise Build confidence to talk Support conversational practise About Wendy Lee Wendy has worked as a speech and language therapist for over 30 years, in clinical practice, higher education and the third sector. She was Professional Director at The Communication Trust until 2015 where she led on a number of projects, as well as inputting on national policy and research.   Wendy is currently the Director of LINGO, which provides consultancy, professional development, resources and speech and language therapy. She works with academics, academy trusts, schools and settings and in partnership with local and national organisations supporting speech, language and communication. Contact Wendy Lee Website - www.lingospeech.co.uk   Email - wendy@lingospeech.co.uk  Twitter - @Lingo_speech Useful Links http://www.dfes.gov.uk/listeningtolearn/downloads/LearningtoListen-CorePrinciples.pdf  Exploring the involvement of children and young people with SLCN (ican.org.uk)  Clark A, Quail S, Moss P, (2003) Exploring the field of Listening to and consulting with Young Children Thomas Coram Research Unit DfES  Owen, Hayett and Roulstone (2004) Children's views of speech and language therapy in school: consulting with communication difficulties CLTT   SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)  Bercow-Ten-Years-On-Summary-Report-.pdf (bercow10yearson.com)  Evidence – Bercow: Ten Years On (bercow10yearson.com)  https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/media/449470/involving_cyp_with_slcn_toolkit.pdf  

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Mae Tameidiau o Ymchwil TAR yn cyflwyno ymchwil gorau myfyrwyr ar gyrsiau Addysg Gychwynnol i Athrawon gyda Phartneriaeth Caerdydd. Yn y bennod hon mae Nia Davies yn trafod sut yr aeth ati i ddysgu mwy am hyrwyddo llafaredd mewn dosbarth cynradd, drwy ymchwil ac ymholi. Gallwch hefyd wrando ar Tameidiau o Ymchwil TAR ar ffurf glywedol drwy danysgrifio i bodlediadau Emma and Tom Talk Teaching, ar gael ar blatfformau cyffredin podlediadau. Gallwch wylio'r bennod hon ar YouTube - https://smarturl.it/cardiffpartnership       Cyfeirnodau Alexander, R. (2004) Towards Dialogic Teaching ‘Rethinking Classroom Talk'. Dialogos UK Ltd. Alexander, R. (2013) Improving Oracy and Classroom Talk: Achievements and Challenges. Primary First (tt. 22-29) An Evaluation of the Plymouth Oracy Project. Plymouth Teaching School Alliance. [ar-lein: Gwelwyd: 03.04.2021] Barnes, D. a Todd, F. (1977) Communication and Learning in Small Groups. Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd Barnes, D. a Todd, F. (1995) Communication and Learning Revisited. Boynton/Cook Publishers Chambers, A. Tell Me (Children, Reading & Talk) (2011) Thimble Press Codi Safonau Llythrennedd, Datblygu gwaith trafod mewn grŵp (2000) Uned Iaith Genedlaethol Cymru CBAC Consortiwm Canolbarth y De: Trysorfa Llais 21 (2019) [ar-lein: Gwelwyd 10.02.21] Daniels, H. (2016) Vygotsky and Pedagogy. Routledge Dawes, L. a Sams, C. (2004) Developing the Capacity to Collaborate. Learning to Collaborate: Collaborating to Learn. Science Pub. Inc. Dawes et al. (2004) Thinking Together – A Programme of Activities for Developing Speaking, Listening and Thinking Skills for Children aged 8-11. Imaginative Minds Ltd. Donaldson, G. (2015) Dyfodol Llwyddiannus Egan, D. (2018) ‘It's Good to Talk: Moving Towards Dialogic Teaching – Building Learning Through Language'. Impact, Journal of the Chartered College of Teaching Emma & Tom Talk Teaching (2021) 8 Ionawr 2021 [Podcast] Supporting Quiet, Shy and Anxious Children with Dr Susan Davis and Dr Rhiannon Packer Estyn (2019) Ymateb i Ymgynghorioad: Ymchwiliad ‘Speak for Change' y Grŵp Hollbleidiol Seneddol ar Lafaredd [ar-lein: Gwelwyd 18.05.21] Estyn (2021) Caffael ar yr Iaith Gymraeg [ar-lein: Gwelwyd 21.03.21] Gascoine, M. & Gross, J. (2017) Talking About a Generation: Current policy, evidence and practice for speech, language and communication. The Communication Trust [ar-lein: Gwelwyd 03.04.21] ) Gaunt, A. & Stott, A. (2018) Transform Teaching and Learning Through Talk: The Oracy Imperative. Rowman and Littlefield Publishers. 24 Grugeon, E., Hubbard, L., Smith, C. & Dawes, L. (2005) Teaching Speaking and Listening in the Primary School. London. David Fulton Publishers. 3rd ed. Hardy, E. (2020) 7 May 2020 ‘Coronavirus: Why Schools must focus on oracy' TES Online [ar-lein: Gwelwyd 10.02.21] Lucas, B. & Spencer, E. (2017) Teaching Creative Thinking. Crown House Publishing Limited. Mercer, N. & Mannion, J. (2018) Oracy Across the Welsh Curriculum [ar-lein: Gwelwyd 08.01.21] Mercer, N. & Sams, C. (2008) ‘Teaching Children how to use language to solve maths problems'. Language & Education Online Journal. Routledge. Taylor & Francis Group. Mercer, N. & Warwick, P. (2017) Identifying and Assessing Students' Spoken Language Skills [ar-lein: Gwelwyd 03.04.21] Millard, W. (2018) Speaking Up: The Importance of Oracy in Teaching and Learning [ar-lein: Gwelwyd 03.04.21] Millard, W. & Menzies, L. The State of Speaking in Our Schools Voice 21 [ar-lein: Gwelwyd 10.02.21] Nyborg, G., Mjelve, L., Edwards, A. & Crozier, W. R. (2020) ‘Teachers' strategies for enhancing shy children's engagement in oral activities: necessary, but insufficient?' International Journal of Inclusive Education Pienaar, F. (2016) ‘Oracy and well-being' Speaking Frankly. Voice 21 & English[1]speaking Union [ar-lein: Gwelwyd 04.04.21] Simpson, A. & Mercer, N. (2010). ‘Douglas Barnes revisited: If learning floats on a sea of talk, what kind of talk? And what kind of learning?' English Teaching: Practice and Critique V9 No.2 (tt.1-6) Weinstein, Y. & Sumeracki, M. (2019) Understanding How We Learn. Routledge. Wilkinson, A. (1965) ‘The Concept of Oracy'. The English Journal Vol 59 no.1 (tt.71- 77)   Worth, D. (2019) TES Focus on Oracy TES 4.10.2019 [ar-lein: Gwelwyd 10.02.21]

It's time for another PGCE Research Bites! Emma is joined by Lucy Gooding to discuss her research into the place of oracy in drama. We hope you find this interesting and useful! You can watch this episode on YouTube - https://smarturl.it/cardiffpartnership     REFERENCES Alexander, R. (2020) A Dialogic Teaching Companion. New York: Routledge. Barnes, D. (1988) The politics of oracy. in: Maclure, M. Philips, T. & Wilkinson, A(Eds) Oracy Matters. Milton Keynes: Open University Press. Boyd, M.P. and Markarian, W.C. (2011) Dialogic teaching: talk in service of a dialogic stance. Language and Education, Vol. 25 No. 6, pp. 519-520. Brookfield, S. (2006) The Skilful Teacher: On technique, trust and responsiveness in the classroom. 2nd Edn. San Fransisco: Jossey-Bass. Donaldson, G. (2019) Expressive Arts: Statements of what matters - Hwb. [online] Hwb.gov.wales. Available at: [Accessed 7 May 2021]. Donaldson, G. (2018) Literacy Framework Guidance. Cardiff: Education Wales, pp.1-7. Donaldson, G. (2015) Successful Futures. Wales: Crown, pp.1-31. Gaunt, A. and Stott, A. (2019) Transform Teaching and Learning through Talk. 1st ed. London: Rowman and Littlefield. Haworth, A. (2001) The re-positioning of oracy: a millennium project? Cambridge Journal of Education, Vol. 31, No. 1, pp. 11-23. Jalongo, M. (1995) Promoting Active Listening in the Classroom. 1st ed. [ebook] Indiana, Pennsylvania, pp.13-17. Available at: [Accessed 27 April 2021]. Kempe, A. and Nicholson, H. (2007) Learning To Teach Drama 11-18. London: Continuum. Literacy Framework (2020) Literacy Framework [ebook] Welsh Government, pp.2-3. Available at: [Accessed 7 May 2021]. 14 Maxwell, D. Burnett, P. Reidy, D. Willis, B. and Demack, S. (2015) Oracy Curriculum, Culture and Assessment Toolkit. [ebook] London: Education Endowment Foundation, pp.12-31. Available at: [Accessed 12 April 2021]. Mercer, N. and Hodgkinson, S. (2008) Exploring Talk in School. 1st ed. London: Sage Publications, pp.18-25. Mercer, N. and Mannion, J. (2018) Oracy across the Welsh curriculum. 1st ed. [ebook] Cambridge: Oracy Cambridge, pp.7-64. Available at: [Accessed 26 April 2021]. Nemec, P. Spagnolo, A. and Soydan, A. (2017) Can You Hear Me Now? Teaching Listening Skills. Vol 40. [ebook] Washington: American Psychological Association, pp.415-417. Stinson, M. (2015) Speaking up about oracy: the contribution of drama pedagogy to enhanced oral communication. English Teaching: Practice & Critique, [online] 14(3), pp.303-313. Available at: [Accessed 17 April 2021]. Palmer, E. (2014) Teaching the Core Skills of Listening and Speaking. 1st ed. N/A: ASCD, pp. 60-70. Voice21.org. (2020) Oracy [online] Available at: [Accessed 27 April 2021]. “oracy is the ability to articulate ideas, develop understanding and engage with others through spoken language” Wagner, B.J. (1998), Educational Drama and Language Arts: What Research Shows, Heinemann, Portsmouth, NH.  

This episode is very fitting given that June is Effective Communications Month. Join me as I interview Henry Emeka and CJ, creators and lead facilitators of the Noisy Classroom - Oracy. Both Henry and CJ work with children in Nigeria, Africa to help them improve their communication skills. Traditionally, Nigerian children are taught to modify their native accent in order to sound more American or British. However, the philosophy behind the Noisy Classroom - oracy initiative is to move away from accent modification and to focus more on communication skills and styles in order to improve intelligibility and self-expression. They also talk about how they help children transform their thoughts into expressions. This is done using the following three components: 1) Vocabulary Development 2) Speech-Language Development 3) Social Communication Development "As much as we respect and love our culture, there are some aspects that we have to do away with." "Children need to start advocating for their own ideas."

Today's podcast was recorded with Erik Palmer, a guru of instructional practices for better spoken communication. Erik shares his philosophy on the importance of teaching speech as a crucial life skill. He has developed a framework to teach students what to do before and during speaking and uses mini lessons throughout the year to practice elements of great speech. He integrates speaking into all areas of instruction to maximize every moment and have students practice these skills. He elaborated on the importance of adults and teachers becoming effective oral communicators. Throughout our conversation Erik emphasized the importance of always improving and learning. He has many resources available through twitter, his website, and books, including checklists, a framework to teach, and other supporting materials. Erik Palmer will be a featured speaker at the 2022 CCIRA Literacy Conference.Resources:Erik Palmer's WebsiteErik Palmer's Twitter AccountErik's Basic Framework for Speaking (Begins at 6:56)What you do before you open your mouth - planning content for audience, appearance, visual aidsWhat you do as you are speaking - performing, body language, emotionPVLEGS (framework for speaking)Student Skill Monitors - example, "Poise Monitor"Framework becomes a tool for Peer FeedbackGuiding students from "I can't do speeches" to being effective speakers  (Begins 18:47)Break down speaking for studentsGet past the mystique and the idea of "I am not a good speaker.""We are emerging speakers"Mentor SpeechesWell Spoken: Teaching Speaking to All Students; Book by Erik PalmerSpeaking skills for teachers as educational advocates (29:31)Back to School NightIdentifying our weaknesses and speakers and learning to get betterErik's Inspirations to check out:Kelly GallagherUnknown Author Speaker from CCIRAQuestions or comments about the Episode? Email us at cciravideo@gmail.com. 

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In this podcast series on Multiliteracies, Master Teacher Shakila Vasu discusses the meaning of ‘Multiliteracies’ in the context of teaching oracy in English Language classrooms. For full show notes, visit our website at go.gov.sg/elispodcast

In this podcast series on Metacognition, Master Teacher Emelyn Kuan talks about how English Language teachers can enable their students to think about their own thinking when learning to develop their oracy skills. For full show notes, visit our website at go.gov.sg/elispodcast

We speak ELT Teacher Trainer and Professional Learning and Development Manager at Cambridge University Press, Matt Ellman. The focus of our conversation is oracy and why it's such an important skill in the primary classroom.

In this podcast, Toria takes the time to talk to Sarah Davies about the importance of effective communication. Making reference to Sarah's new book Talking about Oracy. Join them on an exploration of how communication is a fundamental skill that is a necessity for all and how this can be imparted to all ages in all settings. By raising oracy from the shadows of literacy and numeracy, the duo uncover the ways in which we can all develop our communication skills.

A one-off episode featuring my talk at the Oracy October online conference, hosted by Voice21. While the conference was aimed at teachers, I summarised some "talking tips" for parents and suggested they pass on to their families.Since it features some excerpts and learnings from this podcast "KidCoach Conversations" - I thought my listeners might appreciate hearing it here!(In this episode I am talking through some slides, but make a conscious effort to verbalise as much as possible for those listening to audio only...)

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks to Professor Neil Mercer about the importance of oracy. They discuss how parents can have a huge impact on developing and cultivating children's talking and listening skills through simple family conversations at home. They also talk about the important roles schools should play in oracy eduacation and Professor Mercer gives simple tips for teachers to apply in the classroom, to encourage their pupils to 'talk well'.

Like me, you may not be familiar with oracy, the ability to express yourself fluently and with proper grammar. But as educators, you are likely familiar with the concept and supportive of the idea.I talk today with Daniel Thomas, the head of School 21, a private school in London. We jump into the power of oracy and its impact on learning. Specifically, for students from financially challenged backgrounds.ConnectTwitterBioDaniel Thomas is the head of oracy 4 - 18 and a senior leader at School 21. Having arrived at the school in 2016 he has helped to drive forward the development of oracy practice within the school ensuring it maintains its status as a world leading establishment. He also works closely with Voice 21, the school's outward facing sister charity, to support their mission to develop a national network of practitioners and leaders who will go on to impact systemic change.

As the population of English learners grows across the country, Brazosport ISD in Texas is using restorative practices to support ELs’ growth in language, connect them to differing perspectives, and address behavioral issues. In this interview with Grace Delgado, the Director of Language Acquisition and Lorin Furlow, the Director of Special Services, they dive into: The concept of oracy How restorative practices can be used to support language development and overcome behavior issues at the same time What it has been like to break out of silos and bring two departments together to help students Impact on school climate For Further Reading 4 Ways to Support Staff Working with English Learners. Interactive Map: ELL Population Growth by State. See how the English Learner population is growing on a state-by-state basis. Field Trip is a podcast from Frontline Education.

In this episode we speak to award winning playwright and former teacher Simon Stephens. Alice and Amy expertly dissect and unpack the interview and we hear from another one of the Oracy leaders from around the country.

Find your voice with Oracy speaker Cathy Mello

Greetings 9MIND Sacred Sisterhood Clan. Peace, prosperity, protection and most of all wisdom be upon we all and those we love. I want the Sisterhood to listen to both YT links that I have posted and decide who does a better job of bringing the statistacal (receipts) on poor BW and how systemic conditions of poverty, lack of fair pay, lack of healthy nutrition, lack of clean housing coupled with weekly religious programming and FORCED terroristic male removal and incarceration is what really decimated the Black American Family and not BW or FEMINISM. BM knew about all these horrible circumstances BW where forced to live thru but refused to advocate on their behalf to have these horrible grievances addressed by the US govt who constantly needed to be pressured into seeing SHE as Human. BW where never rescued or delivered from the legacy of being seen as  property the way WW eventually where. Instead BM as a racial collective continued to enjoy seeing BW as a subserviant, deased class where their mistreatment would be overlooked and not viewed as abuse or in HUMANE by the all MALE governing body of the LAND and of the LAW. BW labeled as social outcast and perpetual victims of systemic misogynoir, economic discrimination, sexism, colourism must be held in blame for our plight in order for BM to cover their own collective SHAME! BGS IBMOR: The Black GynOcracy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN5Vj5i580I&t=1080s Faith Jones: Black Men Use Feminism As An Excuse To Be Cowards  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDKoF2Vx014&t=5s Connect or reach out to me on my twitter @https://twitter.com/El_Shiloh9.  We will tell our (own) TRUTH!

Using the oracy framework -- building physical, cognitive, linguistic, and emotional speaking skills -- students learn to speak on any topic and to any audience.

School 21 develops confident students who can articulate their thoughts and learning with strategies like discussion guidelines and roles and structured talk tasks.

Mydiggy is off so Reveal is the co-hosts with Sarah Love. This weeks Big Up goes to Jedidiah Brown! Sarah takes on Reveal in Hip Hop University Challenge. Oracy and Flabz hit the open mic.