
Episode 7 | Debate, Drama, and Storytelling in Oracy Education with Amy Gaunt
- S8E7
- 16:30
- July 31st 2025
In this episode, Dr. Shaddai Tembo and Amy Gaunt discuss strategies and activities for in the classroom, such as debate, drama and storytelling.
Amy and Shaddai look at giving students the skills they need to develop their oracy skills, such as how to debate and creating spaces for expression. They also consider a child’s journey through school and the wide-ranging oracy rich curriculum.
Practitioners will think more about oracy being ‘always on’ and how to develop ‘oracy muscles’, as well as good practice for supporting transitions. They will learn more about extracurricular activities and how parents' evenings can develop oracy skills.
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