I attended a university where the math program was taught using the Socratic method. Every day you had to go up to the board and do several problems, present them orally, and then defend your work in front of the teacher and the class. You also had the opportunity to critique others' work orally.
Some days you had to just present orally - no written presentation was allowed. And no notes.
I know a French Physicist who had much the same education in France. His oral skills are phenomenal.
I don't know how this would work at the K-8 level, but it is something to think about.
Last edited by Austin; 06/24/10 06:09 PM.
