GCE 2008 English Language GCE English Language Key

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 Clear progression from AS to A 2 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

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

GCE English Language with Edexcel Assessment to support achievement • Short answer responses to data in AS examinations • Data response questions also in A 2 examinations • Opportunity for both creative response and independent investigation in coursework • Examples and advice for all coursework tasks Slide 5 GCE 2008

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

GCE English Language with Edexcel A 2 Units Unit 3 Language Diversity & Children’s Language Development Examination 30% Unit 4 English Language Investigation and Presentation Coursework 20% Slide 7

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

GCE English resources from Edexcel aims to provide the most comprehensive support and the widest choice for our qualifications. • For GCE 2008, 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

GCE English Resources from Edexcel • Provides extensive specification coverage • Written by highly respected authors • For each specification: • AS & A 2 Students’ Books • Teachers’ Guide Slide 10

GCE 2008 – How do I keep up-to-date? Keep informed – sign up for email alerts on: • gce 2008@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