Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School

Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School examines in detail what is expected of a would-be English teacher and how they can teach English in contemporary classrooms. It explores the background to debates about teaching the subject, alongside tasks, teaching ideas and further reading to expand upon issues and ideas raised in the book. This sixth edition has been fully updated to reflect recent and current policy and curriculum developments and includes more guidance on equalities, inclusion, EAL and decolonisation in English teaching and expanded coverage of core topics such as lesson planning and assessment.Covering all aspects of English teaching, chapters include:• English as a curriculum subject• Reading, writing, and speaking and listening• Film, media literacy and English• Teaching language and grammar• Working with digital technologies including AI• Drama• Approaching Shakespeare• Poetry• Teaching English post-16A key text for all student teachers, Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School combines theory and practice to present a comprehensive introduction to the opportunities and challenges of teaching English in the secondary school.