In this panel discussion, we will wrestle with some big questions in the teaching of English. What does it mean to be a ‘reader’ and how might we make our students better at it? Who is the reader and what role does the author play? We will explore literary analysis, developing individual interpretations and building our…
What are the changes to statutory assessment and testing in the primary phase? End of Key Stage 1 assessments will no longer be statutory from the academic year 2023 to 2024 onwards. This means that teacher assessment judgements in English reading, English writing, mathematics and science, tests in English reading and mathematics (the English grammar,…
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Come together with colleagues from primary, secondary, and further education to discuss two current hot topics in English studies, AI and oracy. Build new connections and network with colleagues across English studies Hear from experts on AI in education: how might you use AI effectively in teaching and assessment? How important is talk in your…
Bob Cox, the author of the ‘Opening Doors’ series of books will explore with teachers how valuable a challenging English curriculum can be at the primary phase to enable access and enjoyment at key stage 3. For example, if all learners at key stage 2 have been immersed in quality literature, including poetry, then those…
Book recommendations Lottie the Little Wonder by Katherine Woodfine Illustrated by Ella Okstad Barrington Stoke ISBN 9781800903234 £6.99 The story of the young Lottie Dod, who loves tennis, but is constantly being told that women cannot play as well as men. However, with grit and determination she took on her critics and became the youngest…
English Language is a stimulating and rewarding course which provides students with multiple perspectives on a fundamental aspect of their existence, their language. The course explores, amongst other things: how the language is structured; how it is used to signal identity, impose solidarity and difference; how it is acquired by children and how it has…
Join contributors to the spring issue of the EA Newsletter to continue the discussion around the interface between trade publishing and creative writing in education. This event is free to attend and all are welcome. The spring Newsletter included the following articles: The teaching and learning of creative writing in primary and early years education Kirstie Hewett…