ABSTRACT

First Published in 1999. Speaking and listening are about language and communication. The correlation between children with under-developed language and poor achievement is widely accepted. Raised standards in literacy, numeracy and all areas of learning depend upon the attention also given to oracy in schools. Speaking and Listening for All will be welcomed by teachers at every key stage, in mainstream and special schools, as well as by students and other professionals in education. This book offers suggestions for developing language and communication to enhance learning and helps to promote raised standards across the curriculum.

chapter 1|4 pages

Language as Communication

chapter 2|9 pages

The Developing Speaker and Listener

chapter 3|9 pages

Addressing Communication Difficulties

chapter 4|4 pages

A Policy for Language and Communication

chapter 5|8 pages

Talk in the Literacy Hour

chapter 6|15 pages

Communication Across the Curriculum

chapter 7|5 pages

Talk in the Numeracy Hour

chapter 8|13 pages

Organising Focused Language Activities

chapter 9|14 pages

Using Resources Effectively

chapter |1 pages

Conclusion