This half term, we are focusing on the Social and Emotional strand of the oracy framework, and I have been delighted by how our pupils have responded. In our oracy assembly this week, I focused on turn-taking and how every pupil can ensure that every voice is valued and everyone gets a chance to take part in a conversation. This can be a tricky skill to master, as our pupils are always very enthusiastic to share what they know!
To bring this to life, the whole school was split into groups of six or seven, and we used talk tokens to include everyone. When a pupil wanted to speak, they placed one of their tokens in the middle. This signalled to the others that they needed to show active listening and give that pupil the chance to speak. Each pupil had three tokens to “spend” during the activity.
It was wonderful to see such eager participation, and to watch our older pupils support the younger ones to have their say.
As a Voice 21 Oracy Centre of Excellence, we are always looking for ways to promote high-quality talk that enhances the educational experience for each and every pupil.
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