Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Schools often emphasize reading and writing—but speaking is also fundamental to lifelong success, research shows.
When teachers find ways to promote oracy in the classroom—from oral storytelling to small-group discussions and Socratic seminars—it helps students develop social and self-regulatory skills while supporting language and vocabulary acquisition. In fact, a wide body of research shows that knowing how to speak and express oneself well is a significant factor in long-term social, emotional, and academic success.
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Schools often emphasize reading and writing—but speaking is also fundamental to lifelong success, research shows.
When teachers find ways to promote oracy in the classroom—from oral storytelling to small-group discussions and Socratic seminars—it helps students develop social and self-regulatory skills while supporting language and vocabulary acquisition. In fact, a wide body of research shows that knowing how to speak and express oneself well is a significant factor in long-term social, emotional, and academic success.
For more strategies on communications skills, visit: edutopia.org/topic/communication-skills
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