An Introduction to Oracy for ELT – Empowering Spoken Language in the Middle and Secondary Classroom
This 20-hour online course provides English language teachers with a comprehensive introduction to oracy, spoken language skills for learning and
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Course Description
This 20-hour online course provides English language teachers with a comprehensive introduction to oracy, spoken language skills for learning and life. Through a blend of theory, classroom strategies, practical tools, and self-reflection, participants will gain the confidence and resources to build a culture of talk in the middle and secondary ELT classroom.
- Target audience: EFL/ESL teachers in middle and secondary school
- Total duration: 20 hours (including videos, readings, self-study, and practical tasks)
- Format: Asynchronous, self-paced
- Assessment: Task-based, with final reflective action plan
- Certificate: Awarded upon completion of all core tasks
Curriculum
- 9 Sections
- 52 Lessons
- 20 Hours
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- Introduction1 Item
- Module 1 - Why Oracy? Why Now?10 ItemsLearning objectives: By the end of this module, you will be able to: · Define oracy and explain how it differs from traditional speaking practice in ELT · Reflect on the role of spoken language in your own classroom and teaching context
- Module 2 - The Oracy Framework10 ItemsLearning objectives By the end of this module, you will be able to: · Understand the four strands of the Oracy Framework (physical, linguistic, cognitive, social & emotional) · Identify how each strand applies to classroom practice · Analyse a speaking activity using the framework
- Module 3 - Talk Types in the Language Classroom10 Items
- 4.1Video – Talk Types in Action
- 4.2Core reading – “Exploratory vs presentational talk”
- 4.3Practical Activities
- 4.4Guided task – “Talk audit”
- 4.5Optional forum discussion
- 4.6Downloadable resource – Talk type tracker
- 4.7Final reflection task
- 4.8Quiz – Talk Types in the Language Classroom10 Questions
- 4.9Webography
- 4.10Well done!
- Module 4 - Discussion Guidelines10 Items
- 5.1Video – Discussion Guidelines
- 5.2Core reading – Creating Rules for Talk
- 5.3Practical Activities
- 5.4Guided Task – “Design Your Discussion Guidelines”
- 5.5Optional forum discussion
- 5.6Downloadable Resource – Discussion Guidelines Template
- 5.7Final reflection task
- 5.8Quiz – Applying Discussion Guidelines in Practice10 Questions
- 5.9Webography
- 5.10Well done!
- Module 5 - Scaffolding Spoken Language10 Items
- 6.1Video – From silence to speaking
- 6.2Core reading – Supporting Talk: Scaffolding Strategies
- 6.3Practical Activities
- 6.4Guided Task – Scaffolding a Group Discussion
- 6.5Optional forum discussion
- 6.6Downloadable Resource – Oracy scaffolding toolkit
- 6.7Final reflection task
- 6.8Quiz10 Questions
- 6.9Webography
- 6.10Well done!
- Module 6 - Oracy routines and classroom strategies10 Items
- 7.1Video – Transform Your Classroom with Engaging Oracy Routines
- 7.2Core reading – Building Talk Habits through Classroom Routines
- 7.3Practical Activities
- 7.4Guided task – Embedding Oracy Routines in Your Classroom
- 7.5Optional forum discussion
- 7.6Downloadable Resource
- 7.7Final Reflection Task
- 7.8Quiz10 Questions
- 7.9Webography
- 7.10Well done
- Module 7 - Oracy across the curriculum10 Items
- Module 8 - Inclusive Oracy2 Items
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