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Oracy

Oracy is articulating ideas, developing understanding and engaging with others through speaking, listening and communication. The term was coined by Andrew M. Wilkinson, a British researcher and educator, in 1965. This word is formed by analogy to literacy and numeracy. The purpose is to draw attention to the neglect of speech and listening in education.

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Oracy is articulating ideas, developing understanding and engaging with others through speaking, listening and communication. The term was coined by Andrew M. Wilkinson, a British researcher and educator, in 1965. This word is formed by analogy to literacy and numeracy. The purpose is to draw attention to the neglect of speech and listening in education.

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  3. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

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