Talk Matters and Oracy
Talbot is committed to developing talk across the curriculum. We are doing this because research shows a direct correlation between oracy skills and overall success. We have focused on two key skills:
- Active listening
- Skilled speaking
At Talbot, we know that some pupils are reluctant to contribute in class, which disadvantages them. At the other end of the spectrum, some pupils dominate conversations, but they are not good listeners. Moreover, we believe that all children can benefit from improving the precision of their comments and building on each other’s ideas meaningfully as it deepens the quality of their talk.
By using the key skills of active listening and skilled speaking, all children will be more engaged in their learning.
We use Talk Matters strategies including word studies, 'Think, Pair, Share, Square' and randomizes to select who will answer.
