Amy Gaunt

Amy Gaunt

@amygaunt.bsky.social

Director of Learning, Impact and Influence @voice21oracy.bsky.social. Co-author of 'Transform Teaching and Learning through Talk: The Oracy Imperative'. Interested in: teaching & learning, education policy and all things oracy.

375 Followers 355 Following 17 Posts Joined Nov 2024
9 months ago
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Exactly how should we be assessing oracy skills? - Headteacher Update This article summarises discussions at the Voice 21 oracy summit regarding how oracy should be assessed in schools

As the push to place #oracy #teaching at the heart of our curriculum gathers pace, @headteacherupdate.bsky.social attended our Speaking Summit to hear about how to assess this vital skill ๐Ÿ‘‡

www.headteacher-update.com/content/best...

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10 months ago

Thanks for sharing! The EEF dialogic teaching trial found that talk-rich teaching approaches led to 2 months additional progress for students in science and english and 1 month additional progress in maths, with additonal progress for students eligible for FSM tinyurl.com/4yndw8s3

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10 months ago
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We loved hearing @cmckinnellmp.bsky.social speak about #oracy during yesterday's Education Oral Questions ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

Watch the clip here ๐Ÿ‘‡

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10 months ago
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Children shouldnโ€™t be punished in school because of their speech and language challenges. But a whopping 78% of teachers say this is the case ๐Ÿ’”

We're joining @speechandlanguk.bsky.social in demanding change. Sign the petition. #SupportNotSanctions ๐Ÿ‘‡

speechandlanguage.org.uk/get-involved...

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10 months ago
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How do we define oracy? And how do we teach it? - SecEd This article summarises what oracy teaching and education involves and what it looks like in practice in a real lesson

What do we actually mean when we talk about #oracy skills? And how can we #teach these in our lessons? @amygaunt.bsky.social from @voice21oracy.bsky.social considers the three mutually reinforcing elements of oracy & how they might be weaved into a typical lesson: buff.ly/7FjYt8I #teaching #edusky

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10 months ago

Ha! ๐Ÿคฃ

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10 months ago

Looking forward to reading this!

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10 months ago
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As we await the final recommendations from the ongoing curriculum and assessment review, letโ€™s re-examine oracyโ€™s place in the current National Curriculum and consider how this could be strengthened to better serve all learners ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

๐ŸŒŸ See blog and ๐Ÿงตbelow ๐Ÿ‘‡

voice21.org/oracy-in-the...

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11 months ago

We've spent the best part of a year exploring assessment in school. We've overhauled our reporting systems, built in moderation processes and undertaken peer observation cycles. The key finding in it all is that great formative assessment depends on good oracy.

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11 months ago

Of course - Carl Rogers would be proud!

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11 months ago

๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ˜‚ Actually the most supportive crowd you could hope for!

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11 months ago

Despite being very nervous (did I mention that?! ๐Ÿ™ˆ), I really enjoyed the chance to talk to the NAPLIC community about oracy approaches in schools and how these might support children with DLD. Thanks for having me @naplic.bsky.social @victoriawad.bsky.social ๐Ÿ˜Š

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11 months ago

And what a flattering photo! ๐Ÿ™ƒ

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11 months ago
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Oracy โ€˜transformsโ€™ the lives of young people, says Yorkshire academy trust

Abbey Multi Academy Trust shares @voice21oracy.bsky.social journey to oracy excellence and the positive impact itโ€™s had on pupil outcomes.

Read the full story: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/fryyk

#oracyeducation #narrowingthewordgap

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11 months ago
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Oracy Commission chair 'reassured' about curriculum review Geoff Barton speaks of need to get oracy into 'bloodstream of the profession' before final report

Exclusive: The chair of the Oracy Commission has said he is 'reassured' the issue will be 'woven into' the curriculum review's final report, after the interim document failed to mention it

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11 months ago
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If you only read one @seced.bsky.social article this week: It has to be our free 21-page guide to #oracy #teaching with great contributions from @voice21oracy.bsky.social โ€“ Oracy Cambridge โ€“ @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social โ€“ @amygaunt.bsky.social โ€“ @mattbromley.bsky.social & many more buff.ly/DD8CL5j

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11 months ago

It was lovely to see you as always!!

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11 months ago
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A SecEd best practice guide to teaching oracy in schools - SecEd This free guide offers ideas, advice and case studies for teaching oracy skills in the secondary school classroom

SecEdโ€™s free 21-page guide to teaching oracy skills is out now: buff.ly/DD8CL5j Lots of ideas & expertise including from: @voice21oracy.bsky.social @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social @amygaunt.bsky.social @moorghen.bsky.social @mattbromley.bsky.social @3spirestrust.bsky.social among many others !

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11 months ago
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A SecEd best practice guide to teaching oracy in schools - SecEd This free guide offers ideas, advice and case studies for teaching oracy skills in the secondary school classroom

SecEdโ€™s free 21-page guide to #teaching #oracy skills in #schools is out now. Lots of ideas, examples & advice for #teachers. With a huge thanks to our friends at the amazing @voice21oracy.bsky.social for their editorial contributions, guidance & ideas: buff.ly/DD8CL5j #edusky

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11 months ago

I love these books so much!

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11 months ago

Recommend reading this constructive response to the interim report. Particularly interesting (for me!) on oracy and also the concept of 'mastery' so prevalent in the report ๐Ÿ‘‡

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1 year ago

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1 year ago
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Votes at 16 legislation could be tabled within months, minister suggests Labourโ€™s manifesto pledged to give 16 and 17 year olds the right to vote in all elections.

As we discussed within @oracycommission.bsky.social, thereโ€™s an urgency to increasing #oracy education - helping all young people to listen actively & critically, to disagree agreeably, and to engage in democracy โ€ฆ www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

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1 year ago

So lovely to see you!

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1 year ago
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๐ŸŽ™๏ธThe Voice 21 Speaking Summit programme is officially live!

Take a moment to check out the amazing lineup of speakers and sessions, and start putting together your own personalised Speaking Summit experience.

Donโ€™t miss out! Secure your tickets today ๐Ÿ‘‡

speakingsummit.voice21.org/home

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1 year ago

Really looking forward to this!

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1 year ago

Can't wait for this!

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1 year ago
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๐Ÿ“ขA Summit Like No Other ๐Ÿ“ข

Weโ€™re excited to share that Jeffrey Boakye will be joining us at this yearโ€™s Speaking Summit.

Book your tickets now ๐Ÿ‘‡https://speakingsummit.voice21.org/home

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1 year ago

Hello! Great to connect on here โ˜บ๏ธ

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