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GCE 2008 English Language

GCE 2008 English Language. GCE English Language: Key features of the QCA subject criteria. Minimal change from current criteria. Slide 2. GCE English Language with Edexcel. Supporting all students in achieving their full potential.

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GCE 2008 English Language

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  1. GCE 2008 English Language

  2. GCE English Language:Key features of the QCA subject criteria Minimal change from current criteria Slide 2

  3. GCE English Language with Edexcel Supporting all students in achieving their full potential Clear progression from AS to A2 in both content and modes of assessment: • At AS the focus on contemporary language provides a familiar and engaging area for study and enables the introduction of the main constituents of language in contexts that can be readily understood • A practical emphasis on finding out about language and using it effectively • At Advanced Level students will study areas of development, diversity and change and choose for themselves the subject of their individual investigation. Slide 3 GCE 2008

  4. GCE English Language with Edexcel Content to interest and engage • Students explore ways in which meanings are constructed in a wide range of spoken, written and multimodal texts • As observers, readers and writers students learn about spoken and written language from real and imagined worlds and engage with the craft of writing to create their own texts Slide 4 GCE 2008

  5. GCE English Language with Edexcel Assessment to support achievement • Short answer responses to data in AS examinations • Data response questions also in A2 examinations • Opportunity for both creative response and independent investigation in coursework • Examples and advice for all coursework tasks Slide 5 GCE 2008

  6. GCE English Language with Edexcel Advanced Subsidiary Units Unit 1 Language Today Examination 30% Unit 2 Exploring the Writing Process Coursework 20% Slide 6

  7. GCE English Language with Edexcel A2 Units Unit 3 Language Diversity & Children’s Language Development Examination 30% Unit 4 English Language Investigation and Presentation Coursework 20% Slide 7

  8. GCE English with Edexcel – Supporting You Full support for all new specifications: • FREE e-Spec with your specifications and on the website • ‘Getting Started’ tutor support materials • Sample Assessment Materials • Comprehensive professional training & development programme • Range of published support Slide 8 GCE 2008

  9. GCE English resources from Edexcel Edexcel aims to provide the most comprehensive support and the widest choice for our qualifications. • For GCE2008, we are working with a range of publishers to endorse quality materials. • We are also publishing our own dedicated suite of resources for teachers and students written by qualification experts. Slide 9

  10. GCE English Resources fromEdexcel • Provides extensive specification coverage • Written by highly respected authors • For each specification: • AS & A2 Students’ Books • Teachers’ Guide Slide 10

  11. GCE 2008 – How do I keep up-to-date? Keep informed – sign up for email alerts on: • gce2008@edexcel.org.uk Regional Office and Team Support Keep in touch - use the ‘Ask the Expert’ service • gceenglishliterature@edexcelexperts.co.uk • gceenglishlanguageandliterature@edexcelexperts.co.uk • gceenglishlanguage@edexcelexperts.co.uk Slide 11 GCE 2008

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