Speaking, Listening, Group Work and Drama
Speaking and listening is not only an essential skill for life, but is also the bedrock of a child’s language development. Group interaction and drama provide a context for children to develop these skills as well as inspiring and engaging them.
At Mudeford Junior School, pupils encounter an extensive range of opportunities to develop their capacity and confidence in this area in:
At Mudeford Junior School, pupils encounter an extensive range of opportunities to develop their capacity and confidence in this area in:
- English lessons – speaking and listening, group interaction and drama opportunities are planned to allow children to develop in this area.
- Throughout the curriculum – various speaking, listening, group interaction and drama techniques are used in the wider curriculum where specific topics provide a context for children to develop their skills.
- More formal occasions such as assemblies and concerts as well as those who wish to volunteer to be a Digital Leader, a Reading Ambassador, a Peer Mediator or by taking a part in school or class councils.