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The Hughes Hall Centre for Effective Spoken Communication

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Talking points for Year 7 scientists

Listening for learning

“It’s absolutely gripping”… The power of Philosophy for Children

Creating confidence: the power of presentational talk

Rehearsing for when you get to run the country: The importance of debate

Collaboration and complexity

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Newsletter 6: May 24th, 2019

Newsletter 5: Feb 15th, 2019

Newsletter 4: Oct 29th, 2018

Newsletter 3: April 13th, 2018

Newsletter 2: Feb 28th, 2018

Newsletter 1: June 21st, 2017

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UPCOMING EVENT: In conversation with Laura Kerslake on ‘Playground of Ideas: Thinking and talking together in Key Stage 1’ Wed, 18 November 2020, 4-5pm GMT

Introducing the Douglas Barnes Prize: click image for details

Oracy in the Learning Skills curriculum – James Mannion’s presentation for the Voice 21 #OracyOctober conference

https://youtu.be/JmGpQ7r48u4

USEFUL PUBLICATIONS

The Oracy Skills Framework and Glossary

A practical guide for schools, by Neil Mercer and Lyn Dawes

Oracy across the Welsh Curriculum, by Neil Mercer and James Mannion

The Oracy Benchmarks – practical guidance for schools, by Voice 21

The Selected Works of Neil Mercer – out now in paperback and e-book

Recent Posts

  • Talking points for Year 7 scientists
  • Listening for learning
  • “It’s absolutely gripping”… The power of Philosophy for Children
  • Creating confidence: the power of presentational talk
  • Rehearsing for when you get to run the country: The importance of debate
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