The importance of teaching empathy through Literature
Diane Lee, English Teacher at Stowmarket High School , shares powerful first-hand examples of the importance of teaching empathy and the impact this can make.
Diane Lee, English Teacher at Stowmarket High School , shares powerful first-hand examples of the importance of teaching empathy and the impact this can make.
Emma Braithwaite, Head of Skills and Engagement at The Reading Agency, shares how we can foster a love of reading in schools through empowering pupil choice.
In our recent Twist on a Tale competition, 16-year old Iona Mandal wrote an inspiring story about how studying a text she could relate to made her feel a sense of belonging and pride.
Associate Professor of English Education, Dr Rachel Roberts, provides her thoughts on what can be done to reignite a love of English amongst our students today.
Danny Cuttell, Head of English at Pearson, explores why it is time add three new Rs to the English curriculum: realness, relevance and relatability.
“There has never been a stronger reason than all the things that are happening, to try and show students that they are members of a global society.”
Bennie Kara, Author and Deputy Headteacher
Consider the value of global connections and understanding in 2023; the power of communication as we navigate life post-pandemic, including the climate crisis; the huge importance of empathy, as issues like the rising cost of living, and the conflict in Ukraine continue to make their impact on young lives. With a diverse English curriculum helping to shape learners’ views and skillsets, schools can develop tolerance and sustainable thinking for new generations – something we need now more than ever before.
If somebody told you that a child’s love of comics, or fascination with fairy-stories, had the power to change society for the better, would you think they were telling tall tales? In fact, the life-changing potential of reading for pleasure is no fiction.
My summer 2019 exam series started last Christmas when I received an email from Edexcel asking if I’d like to be an examiner again this year...
With the new Ofsted framework coming out recently, Power English: Writing authors Ross and Phil wanted to look at where Writing For Pleasure fits.