Teach Secondary - Issue 13.2

teachwire.net/secondary erase & rewrite write smoothly, erase efficiently. refillable clean highlighting Help your students experience public speaking, debates and performance and watch their skills and confidence grow... ESU oracy competitions 1 ORACY IS IMPORTANT Developing oracy (speaking and listening) skills can support students across the curriculum, while also demonstrating the breadth and depth of your studies to Ofsted. Employers increasingly rate communication skills as the trait they most look for in staff too. 2 DEVELOP CONFIDENCE The students taking part in our competitions often lack opportunities to shine in other ways. We celebrate a range of academic, presentational and performance skills, giving all students the opportunity to play to their strengths. 3 METACOGNITION Public speaking and debating competitions require students to reflect on the strength of their arguments and presentation methods. They know their arguments will be critiqued, and are thus motivated to consider how best to hone them. 4 CRITICAL THINKING Our competitions engage students with key topics of the day, build general knowledge and deepen understanding. They can also help students evaluate media sources, and present arguments in a more measured and respectful way, thus ensuring they enter the wider world with the critical thinking skills and cultural capital they need to thrive. At a glance Contact: esu.org/ competitions competitions@ esu.org 020 7529 1565 + Oracy is vital for a broad and balanced curriculum + Competitions can help develop metacognitive skills and provide opportunities to practice them + These world-leading competitions build confidence – and are great fun! REASONS TO TRY… 4 PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 48