Emotional Literacy at Christmas
Dr Weston delivers a Christmas message focusing on emotional literacy, oracy and zones of regulation.
December 14, 2022
How Does Speaking in Front of Others Make Me Feel?
The ability to speak well in front of an audience is an amazing skill to develop. But it can also feel very scary, especially if you haven’t had much experience. This activity can help nervous young people to reflect on how they feel about speaking in front of others and identify some things that might help them to feel more prepared and confident.
November 23, 2022
Quick Tip Sheet for Wannabe Orators
Talking in front of an audience can be a daunting task for both adults and children. It’s also a great skill to have. These handy hints will help pupils to feel confident and prepared before speaking in public.
October 19, 2020
Oracy: Why is it so Important?
Dr Weston shares her thoughts and advice on how parents can help to develop children’s oracy skills (speaking and communicating ideas effectively) through simple family conversations. She also explains why this is so important to their development and attainment.
October 19, 2020
Reflecting on Your Presentation
Well done for giving your presentation! The ability to speak well in front of an audience is an amazing skill to develop. Use this worksheet to reflect on how your talk went, what you learned and what you might do differently next time.
October 19, 2020
Dr Weston Talks with Professor Neil Mercer: Oracy and the Power of Speaking Well in School and at Home
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 education and Professor Mercer gives simple tips for teachers to apply in the classroom, to encourage pupils to ‘talk well’.
October 19, 2020
Oracy Profile
Oracy is the skill of speaking and communicating ideas effectively. We can practice oracy in numerous ways in our everyday lives. Use this profile to find our what things you are already good at and what you need to develop.
April 10, 2020
