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Issues in English Education

A Postgraduate Course for Secondary English Teachers and Primary Specialists.

Course Co-ordinator: Dr Sylvia Wolfe

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This practical and relevant course will provide you with the opportunity to deepen and broaden your knowledge, skills and understanding of teaching and learning issues in English education.

The course will cover such issues as:

  • The changing nature of the English curriculum;
  • The impact of technology on teaching and learning in English;
  • The teacher as writer, reader and performer;
  • The use of oral, visual, written and multimodal texts to engage and inspire
    students across the 5 – 19 age range in their language and literacy learning.

Course Aims

The course aims to:

  • address new curriculum and pedagogical developments in English and literacy
  • extend your personal skills
  • enhance your students’ learning

Teaching Sessions

2012
Wednesday 1 February, 1.00pm - 6.00pm
Friday 16 March, 9.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday 17 March, 9.00am - 2.00pm
Wednesday 25 April, 1.00pm - 6.00pm
Friday 15 June, 9.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday 16 June, 9.00am - 2.00pm
Wednesday 4 July, 1.00pm - 6.00pm

There is also a requirement for additional study, equivalent to three days for developmental work in your own school or with colleagues from the course, plus
personal time for reading etc.

Fees

The course fee for 2011-2012 is:

£1,500

How to Apply

To request further information and an application pack please follow the links below and select 'CPD for teachers' under level of study.

Enquiries

For specific enquiries about the Postgraduate Certificate in Issues in Education, please contact us on:

Telephone: 0116 252 3656

Email: cpdinfo@le.ac.uk