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Authors: Robert Protherough (Editor), Peter King
ISBN-13: 9780415090612, ISBN-10: 041509061X
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Date Published: July 1995
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Robert Protherough

Book Synopsis

The Challenge of English in the National Curriculum addresses the problematic introduction of a National Curriculum in the UK. Many firmly believe that such a curriculum must be flexible and constantly evolving in order to meet the particular needs of different schools and teachers. Some of the key issues discussed here include: speaking and listening, reading, pre-twentieth century literature, writing assessment, grammar, and drama and media.

Table of Contents

List of contributors
1Introduction: whose curriculum?1
2Can we raise the standard of speaking and listening?17
3What is a reading curriculum?30
4How do we teach pre-twentieth-century literature?48
5What is the range of writing?65
6Can we assess and keep sane? A personal view78
7How do we teach grammar?99
8How can we teach Shakespeare?119
9What use are the new technologies?134
10What is left of drama and media?146
11Key Stage 4: back to the future?164
Index182

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