Evidence into Action

Talking the talk: subject-specific talk across the curriculum

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In this episode, host Alex Quigley and the EEF’s Literacy Specialist, Chloe Butlin, discuss the importance of subject-specific talk across the curriculum. They are joined by experts and practitioners from different phases and subject areas:
 

  • Shareen Wilkinson (Education Adviser and Author, and Executive Director of Education, LEO Academy Trust) X: @ShareenAdvice BlueSky: @mrswilkinson.bsky.social LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shareen-wilkinson

  • Alex Fairlamb (Assistant Principal (Teaching & Learning) at Kings Priory School, and WAT T&L Network Lead)  X: @lamb_heart_tea BlueSky: @lambhearttea.bsky.social  Website: alexfairlamb.com

  • Rachel Dixon (Curriculum Area Leader for Science, Oldham Sixth Form College) @pinnacleLTRS ,  https://www.linkedin.com/company/oldham-sixth-form-college/
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    Further resources
    • EEF, Improving Literacy in Key Stage 2 Guidance Report (November 2021)
    • EEF, Improving Literacy in Secondary Schools Guidance Report (July 2019)
    • EEF blog, What does the evidence base tell us about effective oral language practice?
    • EEF blog, From talk to text: integrating oral language within writing instruction
    • EEF blog, Building strong readers: why oral language is the foundation of the reading house
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