Oracy in primary science SL042 / EPA01
Summary
Explore the vital role of talk in primary science, helping teachers use speaking and listening to deepen children’s scientific understanding. Through practical strategies, you’ll learn how to support pupils to understand and use scientific vocabulary, develop deeper reasoning and engage in meaningful discussions. You'll discover how oracy can enhance scientific investigations, using exploratory talk to develop enquiry and reasoning skills.
By the end of the course, you’ll feel equipped to create a classroom where talk is central to scientific learning. You’ll gain techniques to encourage deeper thinking, guide children in evaluating their findings and help them communicate their ideas effectively.
Who is it for?
Primary teachers and primary science leaders
What topics are covered?
- What are the benefits of developing oracy for primary science
- Developing scientific vocabulary
- Deeper thinking and reasoning
- Talking to work scientifically
- Evaluating and presenting findings
How will you learn?
2 3-hour sessions of face to face CPD
How long is this course?
6 hours
Who is the course leader?
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Tanya Shields
Tanya is the Primary STEM Lead at the National STEM learning centre in York. She works with both primary and secondary professionals to develop...
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Outcomes
- support children in understanding and using scientific vocabulary
- use questioning and discussion techniques to encourage deeper thinking and reasoning in science
- facilitate talk that helps children work scientifically
- guide children in evaluating and presenting their scientific findings clearly and effectively
- create a classroom environment where talk enhances scientific understanding and engagement
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| 1 Oracy in primary science | 01 July 2025 | 09:30-12:30 | The Enquire Learning Trust |
| 2 Oracy in primary science | 01 October 2025 | 13:00-16:00 | The Enquire Learning Trust |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity feeFree |
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