Talking about Oracy: Developing communication beyond the classroom John B. Cobb Wordsworth

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Talking about Oracy: Developing communication beyond the classroom John B. Cobb WordsworthWhether considering the art of debate; understanding dialogic teaching methods; the necessity of questioning; or the ability to assess and develop these skills, this book has been written by a classroom teacher, for classroom teachers, in the hope that oracy is dragged out of the shadows and recognised for its significance to improving students' life skills and future aspirations. When we think about the transferable skills all students will take with