To many people, the term oracy might be unfamiliar. It was coined by Andrew Wilkinson, a British researcher and educator, in the 1960s, to draw attention to the lack of focus on spoken language skills in education compared to literacy or numeracy. One of the greatest barriers to students getting on in life is a lack of eloquence, and employers consistently put good oral communication skills at the top of their list of requirements. The drama classroom is clearly a natural place to find dialogic teaching and most drama teachers instinctively understand the importance of oral communication skills. But how can we encourage all teachers to embrace the benefits of talk-based activities?
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