COD 2009 - S216

IGCSE English Literature - Follow Up

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 Literature at IGCSE involves and to share ideas and expertise as to how best prepare students to succeed in the exam.

2 sesiones, inicia: 03-Jul

Ficha del curso

Ciclo: 2009
Nivel: Secundaria
Idioma: Inglés
Estado: Pospuesto
Lugar: ESSARP - Deheza 3139, CABA
Capacitador/es: Ms. Cecilia Ferreiro
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Sesiones

Sesiones Fechas Inicia Termina
1 03 Julio 2009 05:30 pm 08:30 pm
2 17 Julio 2009 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 Literature at IGCSE involves and to share ideas and expertise as to how best prepare students to succeed in the exam.

Session 1:
- 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 Examiners' Reports.
- To acquaint prospective teachers with the IGCSE approach to the teaching and assessment of Literature by examining past papers and discussing relevant points with course co-ordinator and participants who have experience teaching IGCSE Literature.
- To share experience, expert knowledge and points of concern as regards the preparation of this exam.
Session 2:
- To explore and discuss what is involved in the teaching of Literature at pre IGCSE level.
- To discuss effective teaching practices suitable for younger learners.
- To share experiences in developing enthusiasm for reading and Literature in younger learners.
Session 1: A close-up on IGCSE English Literature Papers and Questions.
- 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.

- 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.
- Presentation by Co-ordinator.
- Discussion / Open Forum.
- Analysis of Materials.
- Questions and Answers.
- Syllabus 2009.

- Exam papers 2008.

- Examiners' Comments 2008.

- Downloadable from www.cie.org.uk
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