Foster deeper comprehension and engagement with oracy

By Naomi Hennah2025-06-23T05:30:00

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It’s time to recognise speaking and listening as a cornerstone of learning science

For those who struggle with literacy, speaking can be liberating. The ability to articulate ideas, develop understanding and engage with others through speaking and listening can be transformative for learners. Oracy fosters deeper comprehension, critical thinking and teamwork, and also prepares students to engage more effectively with follow-on written tasks. Naomi Hennah argues it is time we prioritise oracy as a vital tool for learning and shares advice on embedding oracy practice into your chemistry lessons to make them more inclusive.

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