Empower Minds through the Power of Talk

Empower your learners with the transformative power of dialogue. Foster deeper understanding, critical thinking, and confident communication with the Structural Learning Toolkit.
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Amplify Voices, Amplify Understanding

This strand of your toolkit recognizes that learners can unlock knowledge through the power of dialogue.
Explore: Oracy transforms classrooms into dynamic spaces where ideas are explored and challenged, deepening understanding.
Engage: Promote active engagement, where students' voices become the driving force behind knowledge construction and understanding.
Think: Oracy is a powerful tool that encourages students to articulate their thoughts, enhancing comprehension and critical thinking.
Students developing oracy and verbal communication skills through structured talk activities

Transforming Voices into Knowledge

Exploratory talk is crucial for developing confident learners as it encourages students to articulate their thoughts and ideas which not only deepens their understanding of the subject matter but also boosts their confidence in their ability to contribute to discussions.
Oracy teaching resource example showing exploratory talk activity for classroom useStructural Learning oracy resource for developing student communication skillsOracy discussion activity template for promoting effective group dialogue in lessonsTalk toolkit resource helping students articulate thoughts and construct knowledge collaborativelyStructured oracy lesson resource for developing confident speakers in the classroomExploratory talk teaching resource from the Structural Learning oracy toolkitOracy teaching strategy resource for enhancing verbal communication and critical thinkingClassroom dialogue resource example from the Structural Learning talk tools collection

Your New Talk Tools

As well as containing specific Oracy tools, your other toolkit resources organically promote classroom dialogue.
Structure
Structured activities and exercises that focus on enhancing verbal communication skills and promoting effective group discussions..
Integrated
The talk tools complement other strands of our teaching toolkit, aiding in strategic thinking whilst facilitating productive discussions.
Teacher using Structural Learning talk tools for classroom discussion and oracy development

Expert Opinion

"Oracy education provides children with space for interpretation and opinion."
Portrait of Dr Neil Mercer, Educational Researcher
Dr Neil Mercer
Educational Researcher
"The dialogic approach contributes to cognitive development and welcomes diversity of opinion."
Portrait of Sue Lyle, Dialogic Pedagogy Author
Sue Lyle
Dialogic Pedagogy Author
"Oracy plays a crucial role in the reorganization and positive transformation of the educational system."
Portrait of Dr Neil Hopkins, Educator and Author
Dr Neil Hopkins
Educator and Author

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Also in Your Learning Toolkit...

Within the toolkit, teachers also have access to a range of visual tools, a new thinking framework that fosters metacognitive awareness, and block building strategies that assist students in developing conceptual connections, all of which work together to create a comprehensive, multifaceted approach to effective teaching and learning.

Learning through Effective Thinking

The Thinking Framework is a cognitive toolkit designed to enhance learning outcomes by providing a structured approach whilst promoting independent thinking.
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Learning by Connecting

Writer's Block is a metacognitive teaching method that simplifies abstract ideas through visual representations.
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Learning by Visualising

Visuals like enable children to structure ideas which enhances their ability to recall and apply knowledge.
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