The #oracy conversation continues …
Great to speak to @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social on the latest Oracy Education Commission podcast, about the Sutton Trust's new report on the development of life skills (including communication e.g. oracy) in schools - open.spotify.com/episode/52A6...
Episode · The Commission Conversations · In this 'Commission Conversation' Geoff Barton, Chair of the Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England, talks to Rebecca Montacute about the Sutto...
Exactly that. G
Incredibly proud to be awarded an honorary doctorate this evening from the University of Roehampton. A pleasure also seeing so many great students receiving their degrees. Well done to you all.
Short?! That’s just showing off! Impressed
Enjoying this extremely concise, high-quality summary from @realgeoffbarton.bsky.socialoracyeducationcommission.co.uk/wp-content/u...
Thank you!
As Barbara says … and welcoming the strong emphasis on speaking and listening as foundational skills, and more curricular space for the arts …
I've had a quick look at this report out today on Curriculum published by OCR, chaired by Charles Clarke. On an initial skim read, it seems excellent. A thorough and very well researched report, drawing on the views of many teachers, academics, Headteachers & others. teach.ocr.org.uk/striking-the...
Read more about OCR's review of 11-16 curriculum and assessment in England. Watch our video and download the full report.
"Let's talk about 'oracies', not 'oracy'; which aspects might need to be taught explicitly; and why we should think carefully about formally assessing speaking & listening": my conversation with @claresealy.bsky.socialopen.spotify.com/episode/4inG...
Episode · The Commission Conversations · In this 'Commission Conversation' Geoff Barton, Chair of the Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England, talks to Clare Sealy about why it's oracie...