Why tell Stories? Because we are human with Chris Connaughton

03/17/23 • 48 min

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In this episode, Toria talks to Chris about language and why stories are so important to weave into our classrooms.
Some of the things they discuss are -

The importance of story in all our lives, as well as in the classroom. How developing the presentation of stories and reading to the class can impact on the school’s reading culture.
How this approach can build both literacy/oracy skills and emotional empathy, creative thinking and a safe, supportive atmosphere for their own ideas.
Some hints, tips and exercises to build staff confidence in telling a story/presenting an assembly etc
Illustrative anecdotes of children’s responses, showing the effectiveness and possibilities.

To get in touch with Chris and find out more https://www.intextperformance.com/

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In this episode, Toria talks to Chris about language and why stories are so important to weave into our classrooms.
Some of the things they discuss are -

The importance of story in all our lives, as well as in the classroom. How developing the presentation of stories and reading to the class can impact on the school’s reading culture.
How this approach can build both literacy/oracy skills and emotional empathy, creative thinking and a safe, supportive atmosphere for their own ideas.
Some hints, tips and exercises to build staff confidence in telling a story/presenting an assembly etc
Illustrative anecdotes of children’s responses, showing the effectiveness and possibilities.

To get in touch with Chris and find out more https://www.intextperformance.com/

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Sara is an author and educationalist who currently works as an independent consultant and trainer supporting schools with SEND and safeguarding. She draws on her experiences as a teacher and senior leader to support teachers to better understand pupils and their strengths and barriers to learning, and to use this to promote their learning. She has authored several training courses for teachers and teaching assistants, and articles on safeguarding and SEND.Her latest book is Working Effectively With Your Teaching Assistant which she wrote to supportt teachers in maintaining classroom relationships, including working with the expert or inexperienced TA. It explains:
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