Transform Teaching and Learning through Talk: The Oracy Imperative
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Reading and writing float on a sea of talk declared James Britton and yet in our current education system, where the pressure is on for students to pass written exams, it is all too easily left adrift. How then, as teachers and educators, can we turn the tide and harness the power of talk in our classrooms?
This is not just an educational choice but rather, given students vastly different experiences of language, a moral imperative.
Amy Gaunt and Alice Stott s must-read book serves as a detailed and engaging guide to get talking in class. It blends the academic research and evidence, with first-hand classroom experiences and practical strategies to enable you to unlock the power of oracy in your classroom and equip your students with the speaking skills they need to thrive in the twenty first century.
Transform Teaching and Learning Through Talk describes how to:
- Identify and teach good talk (and listening!)
- Build a classroom culture which values talk
- Create meaningful and authentic contexts for oracy
- Support your quietest students to speak up too!
This book is a rich resource for teachers, drawing upon key academic research and outlining what this could look like in your classroom. Throughout, the authors share personal insights, engaging anecdotes and tried-and-tested approaches drawn from their experience teaching in primary and secondary classrooms. Whether you teach college-age students or those just starting their journey through school, this book will challenge you to think deeply about what you can do integrate oracy into your practice.
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Additional information
| Publisher | R&L (1 Jan. 2019) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 176 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1475840683 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1475840681 |
| Dimensions | 15.21 x 1.35 x 22.25 cm |
by JACKY TAYLOR
This is an excellent book which is packed full of practical ideas in which to promote oracy in the classroom. It compliments all of the Voice 21 work beautifully.
by Rukhsar
A great read. It really went into detail when discussing why oracy is important. Beautifully written with some amazing strategies which I have started implementing in my class.
by Amazon Customer
A really interesting read with some great ideas I’ll be taking into my classroom
by Lisa
Love this book! A must for all teachers.
by Amazon Customer
Very happy with purchase
by Mr. A. W. Taylor
This is an essential guide to implementing oracy based strategies into school, building on the pioneering work done by Voice 21. The book is highly accessible with straightforward ideas that can be implemented in all subject areas. If you are looking for a comprehensive guide to improving the quality of pupil talk then this is it. Highly recommended.
by Allison
An excellent resource championing the value of identifying and teaching effective talking and listening in the classroom. Combining research, personal insights and practical strategies, the book is easy to read and is an excellent “tool kit” for teachers who value the importance of oracy.
by barry evans
Very good book with a lot of practical ideas about how to develop oracy in schools.