Zest for Learning

King Edward VI Grammar School, Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3SX www.kegs.org.uk

L ITERACY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

I T S SO MUCH MORE THAN GRAMMAR AND SPELLING !
A L ITERACY
PROJECT TO ENGAGE STUDENTS , STAFF

&

PARENTS

Inspired by research from Cambridge University and Queens University, Belfast, KEGS has developed a wholeschool approach to literacy, engaging students, parents and staff in a desire to enrich learning, improve learning outcomes and create a fully inclusive, enriched curriculum; strategies invaluable to every learner, regardless of ability.

Seminar 1 (Tuesday 15th October 2013 or Wednesday 16 October 2013)

Refreshments 16:00

Seminar: 16:3018:00

Aimed at: Leaders in Teaching + Learning, SLT, Literacy Coordinators

Research overview and principles. In-school departmental, pastoral and parental approach (English, MFL, Art, Yr 8, Yr 7 parents) Digital literacy

Seminar 2 (Tuesday 22nd Oct 2013 or Wednesday 23rd October 2013)

Refreshments 16:00

Seminar: 16:3018:00

Aimed at: Leaders and teachers of MFL

How to use story telling to raise the attainment levels and increase motivation of MFL students Discover a range of excellent strategies to take away and use immediately

These seminars offer a thought provoking, practical, holistic approach to literacy and learning, which engages students in the precise skills they need for the 21st century.
Seminar Leader: Jane Breen (Advanced Skills Teacher, Specialist Leader of Education, Director of Leading Edge)
Jane teaches at King Edward VI Grammar School and delivers CPD locally, regionally and nationally, specialising in Zest for Learning, curriculum development, assessment and teacher research. Jane has won several awards including a European Language Award for a mini-book project in Essex, a LinkedUp award for a science/MFL project in Essex and UK German Teacher of the Year 2007.

To book a place please contact: jbreenzfl@kegs.org.uk

50 per delegate per seminar 85 per school per seminar