Oracy And Social Mobility: How encouraging communication can bridge the social divide from an early age - Michael Gardner

"Oracy has a power for social mobility and opportunities for those that maybe don't have the language in their upbringing. That's not to say that oracy is gonna solve all of the problems in society, but as educators, it's a real tool that I think we can equip our children with." - Michael GardnerMichael Gardner is the founder of "The Oracy Shift" and author of the recently published book "Voices of Opportunity", as well as being a teacher and learning lead at The Maritime Academy Trust.In this episode Michael shares his beliefs that social mobility can be achieved through oracy through purposeful, deliberate practice in listening, questioning, challenging ideas, and building on others' contributions.Michael talks about:How Oracy Reconnects Teachers with the Core Purpose of Teaching: Meaningful Human Interaction.In the Age of AI, Oracy is the Uniquely Human Element of Education that Technology Cannot Replace.How Oracy allows introverted people to be able to communicate and share ideas with others with confidence.Michael Gardner's book "Voices of Opportunity" is published by Routledge and is available to buy using this link.You can find out more about The Oracy Shift at TheOracyShift.co.ukConnect with him on LinkedIn on his profile which is... here.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hello — I’m Al Booth, host of Oracy And Beyond, broadcaster, conference host and panel moderator.I created this podcast to explore how young people can develop confidence, self-worth and communication skills through oracy.I’m not an oracy expert — I’m a former shy child who found his voice, and I’m curious about how conversation can create equity for young people.And I am curious to find out how I can use my experience and skills to help young people express themselves and create equity through oracy.If this episode sparked ideas for your setting, I’d love to continue the conversation and explore how we might work together.You’re very welcome to reach out — even if you’re simply exploring ideas.Email Me Connect on LinkedInLearn more: OracyAndBeyond.comThank you for listening. I look forward to chatting with you.