LUCY LOWDE

What is the relationship between Oracy and Literacy?

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Lucy elaborates on the concept that "Oracy is a prerequisite for literacy." She discusses how both oral communication and reading and writing skills are interconnected, enabling students to effectively articulate their knowledge and enhancing their ability to use subject-specific vocabulary. 

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MEET THE TEACHER

Lucy Lowde

Oracy Lead at Beckfoot

Lucy teaches Religious Education and Psychology at Beckfoot School in Bradford, England. Lucy is also the Oracy lead at Beckfoot and her focus lies in creating enriching opportunities that enable students to communicate confidently and effectively.

MEET THE TEACHER

Lucy Lowde
Oracy Lead at Beckfoot

Lucy teaches Religious Education and Psychology at Beckfoot School in Bradford, England. Lucy is also the Oracy lead at Beckfoot and her focus lies in creating enriching opportunities that enable students to communicate confidently and effectively.

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Bradley Busch
Psychologist at InnerDrive

Bradley is a chartered psychologist and director of InnerDrive. He is one of the leading experts on how schools and colleges can apply psychological research to improve learning and academic achievement. He is the co-author of The Science of Learning. His particular areas of interest in cognitive science are; retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving and motivation.

IN CONVERSATION WITH

Bradley Busch

Psychologist at InnerDrive

Bradley is a chartered psychologist and director of InnerDrive. He is one of the leading experts on how schools and colleges can apply psychological research to improve learning and academic achievement. He is the co-author of The Science of Learning. His particular areas of interest in cognitive science are; retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving and motivation.

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