This webinar explores two interrelated studies focused on improving engagement and learning in GCSE English within Further Education (FE) settings. Focusing primarily on how curriculum theory and assessment directly impact upon learning, Mark Hyde’s research explores learners’ lived experiences of studying GCSE English Language at a Further Education (FE) college in London. The aim of…
Angie Lenton and Bianca Fanciullacci will discuss how they have collaborated with colleagues both within and across their own departments in Further Education settings, and will share with us insights into facilitating collaboration. Bianca Fanciullacci is Head of English and Maths at HRUC- Uxbridge College. Bianca has been teaching for 20 years in FE and…
Explore trends, root causes, and solutions alongside the contributors to the English Association’s Spring Newsletter Join the teachers, teacher-educators, researchers, and charity leaders who contributed to the English Association’s Spring Newsletter. We’ll hear from the contributors and there will be plenty of time for conversation and questions. Read the Spring Newsletter
An overview by Elizabeth Draper FEA, Deputy Chair of the EA Over this past year the EA has been building our post-16 community and increased opportunities for our members, and any interested parties, to engage in the support, promotion and celebration of the discipline of English studies in post-16 education. There is a lot to…
Explore practical strategies for engaging with a diverse range of texts using the Stephen Spender Trust’s Creative Translation approach ‘It hits all sorts of crunchy target curriculum objectives such as knowledge and understanding of form, pattern, context, culture and voice/perspective.’ Feedback from previous webinar attendee, Secondary English Teacher In many school settings, it’s now common…
Collaborating and empowering post-16 teachers to lead the discussion on the GCSE resit curriculum, in Further Education settings Gathering Voices #FE aims to put teachers’ voices and expertise at the heart of the conversation to lead the discussion on the discipline of English. This teach meet series will allow for both voices from those delivering…
Come together with colleagues from primary, secondary, further, and higher education to explore innovations in teaching across English language, literature, and creative writing Build new connections and network with colleagues across English studies What are the best ways to teach poetry? Our panel on poetry brings together teachers and poets to explore pedagogy and practice…
We are advocating for change to the GCSEs. Here you’ll find summaries and reports to facilitate productive conversations about education reform in your setting.
Working with writing professionals to build confidence & skills with secondary students Bringing writing professionals into the classroom offers opportunity for students to engage with writing in new ways and overcome barriers to enjoyment of writing creatively. First Story’s Young Writers Programme brings professional writers into the classroom to deliver a hands-on creative intervention, developing…