"We're not born with language. We're born with communication, skills and desire, but we're not born with the words to get needs met." - Dr. Maddi Popoola

In this episode I am joined by Educational Psychologist and author of "Reimagining Education", Dr Maddi Popoola.

We go right back to the early stages of development i.e. in the womb, with Dr. Maddi asking when we should start to consider Oracy learning.

She looks at how confidence comes from inclusive learning, which stems from Oracy.

And Dr Maddi also shares not one but TWO stories of when Oracy has played a part in a child finding their voice in front of their peers.

You can get Dr Maddi Popoola's book "Reimagining Education" here.

Connect with Dr Maddi Popoola on her LinkedIn too.

She also hosts the NottAlone podcast along with Dr Orlaith Green which focuses on young people's mental health.

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Thank you for listening to Oracy And Beyond.

If you have a passion for Oracy, for giving young people a voice through creating confidence, and you'd like to be on the show, please email me - [email protected]

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I'm Al. I am the host of Oracy And Beyond, and an event host and panel moderator. If you have an education conference where you need a former BBC and commercial broadcaster to host a stage, come and find me on LinkedIN.

Thank you for listening.