Unlocking Speaking And Listening

Teachers have far less confidence about how to teach and plan for progression in speaking and listening than they do in the other national curriculum/national literacy strategy areas of reading and writing. Indeed, many new teachers have little understanding of the theory underpinning speaking and listening and how it can improve their teaching. This book addresses this need by tackling key issues surrounding speaking and listening with rigour, depth and a strong focus on research. It covers speaking and listening: In the Early Years Across the curriculum Through Drama Using ICT With English as an additional language and gifted & talented pupils Written by expert contributors from Brunel University, this book is a vital resource to help both trainee and practising primary teachers understand and promote the Importance of speaking and listening as an effective tool for learning across the Primary curriculum.