COD 2006 - S126

IGCSE English Literature

Teachers who attended the Welcome Session. School Heads or Heads of English Department wishing to consider adopting this Exam in their schools. Teachers who are willing to analyse further what teaching English as a First Language involves and share ideas as to how to best prepare students to succeed in the exam.

2 sesiones, inicia: 29-Jun

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Ciclo: 2006
Nivel: Secundaria
Idioma: Inglés
Estado: Terminado
Lugar: ESSARP - Deheza 3139, CABA
Capacitador/es: Ms. Cecilia Ferreiro
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Sesiones

Sesiones Fechas Inicia Termina
1 29 Junio 2006 05:30 pm 08:30 pm
2 06 Julio 2006 05:30 pm 08:30 pm

Capacitador/es

Cecilia Ferreiro

Graduate teacher from I.N.E.S. en Lenguas Vivas "J. R. Fernández". Post-graduate Certificate in Methodology. Language and Literature teacher at St. Hilda's College. Head of primary English at Colegio San Antonio. Freelance Educational Consultant. ESSARP Course facilitator since 1997. Has offered lectures in the provinces and co-ordinated courses and Teachers' Development Programmes in several schools in Greater Buenos Aires. Educational researcher (CIADER).
Teachers who attended the Welcome Session. School Heads or Heads of English Department wishing to consider adopting this Exam in their schools. Teachers who are willing to analyse further what teaching English as a First Language involves and share ideas as to how to best prepare students to succeed in the exam.
Teachers who attended the Welcome to IGCSE English Literature Seminar. All teachers interested in exploring the different options offered by the exam papers. All teachers interested in sharing experiences and expertise as regards the Teaching of Literature a pre-IGCSE level (Middle School - Keystage 3).
Session 1: A close-up on IGCSE English Literature Papers and Questions. - To help prospective teachers of IGCSE English Literature. Understand what points are to be considered concerning the teaching of Literature at IGCSE level by examining questions closely and discussing Examiner's Reports. - To further acquaint prospective teachers with the IGCSE approach to the teaching and assessment of Literature. - To share experience as regards the preparation of this exam. Contents: - Teaching Literature at IGCSE level. - Types of Questions. - How to approach the teaching of different genres. - Set books and text-based questions. - The "Unseen" Paper. - Setting Coursework Tasks. Session 2: IGCSE English Literature - A view from Middle School. - To explore and discuss what is involved in the teaching of Literature at preIGCSE level. - To discuss effective teaching practices suitable for younger learners. - To share experiences in developing enthusiasm for reading and Literature in younger learners. Contents: - Literature in Middle School. - Groundwork oriented towards the preparation of the IGCSE exam. - Approaches to the teaching of different genres. - Activities. - Assignments. - "Essay Questions" - Building up critical, informed and personal response to Literature. Note: It is suggested that those people who will attend this course should have read the IGCSE First Language English syllabus in advanced. This syllabus is available from: www.cie.org.uk.
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