Reposted by Rachel RobertsPeter Stockwell @stockwell.bsky.social · 01/07/2026We’ll be there with the Nottingham Stylistics Toolkit 174
Reposted by Rachel RobertsUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 16/06/2026"If you could change one common opinion about the English Literature degree or literature in general, what would it be?" In preparation for our symposium (www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/englishcre...), we've asked our student panellists the question above. Here's the first of many insights they'll share! 0148
Reposted by Rachel RobertsThe English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 04/05/2026EVENT! Free online #CPD *Close reading is creative reading* Why reading closely matters from primary to higher education Join contributors to the Spring issue of the EA Newsletter & explore the topic of close reading, with experts from primary, sec., H.E. englishassociation.ac.uk/close-readin...englishassociation.ac.ukClose reading is creative reading (5 May 2026, 16:30 - 18:00) | The English AssociationWe support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond. 024
Reposted by Rachel RobertsThe English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 24/04/2026EVENT! Free online #CPD *Close reading is creative reading* Why reading closely matters from primary to higher education Join contributors to the Spring issue of the EA Newsletter & explore the topic of close reading, with experts from primary, sec., H.E. englishassociation.ac.uk/close-readin...englishassociation.ac.ukClose reading is creative reading (5 May 2026, 16:30 - 18:00) | The English AssociationWe support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond. 054
Reposted by Rachel RobertsNational Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 20/03/2026If you believe in the value of English as a humane, creative and essential subject, joining NATE is one of the best ways to support its future so we can ensure that English remains rich, dynamic, and meaningful — for teachers and students. www.nate.org.uk/2025/03/05/w... 078
Rachel Roberts @runrober.bsky.social · 29/11/2025The dog is not allowed on the bed. And she knows. 110
Reposted by Rachel RobertsNational Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 17/10/2025How can we keep sociolinguistics & stylistics alive in English classrooms when the curriculum leaves little room? The NATE Language Working Group is exploring ways to keep language study rich, relevant & exciting. Contact godfc011@gmail.com to find out more! #NATE 044
Reposted by Rachel RobertsNational Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Since the 2014 curriculum reforms, language study has been squeezed out of English teaching — but it doesn’t have to be. Caroline Godfrey explores how revisiting concepts like foregrounding and deixis can help students form authentic responses to texts. www.nate.org.uk/2025/10/10/r... #NATEnate.org.ukReclaiming language in the English Classroom: hints and tips from NATE's Language Working Group - National Association for the Teaching of EnglishAuthors Caroline Godfrey Caroline Godfrey is a research student at Aston University, Birmingham who is just completing her cross-disciplinary PhD on applied linguistics and English education. She is a... 011
Reposted by Rachel RobertsJames Durran @jdurran.bsky.social · 13/07/2025NEW BLOG More on #Disciplinary_literacy and #challenging_texts: making sure pupils are focused and thinking hard when #reading in the classroom. Examples from #PE, #science, #art, #music, #DT... jamesdurran.blog/2025/07/08/d...jamesdurran.blogDisciplinary literacy: ‘active’ reading in the classroomSome ways to make sure that students are thinking hard when they read challenging texts in the classroom In a recent post, I explored ways in which a teacher (in this case of geography) might succe… 195
Reposted by Rachel RobertsSimon Kővesi @kovesi.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Excited to chair an online discussion this Thursday, hosted by @englishassociation.bsky.social, on why boys in the GCSE / A level system (not so much in Scotland) are drifting away from study of English. Featuring some brilliant speakers from across our subject: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/boys-and-e...eventbrite.co.ukBoys and English: Why are young men turning away from our subject?Explore trends, root causes, and solutions alongside the contributors to the English Association's Spring Newsletter 02611
Reposted by Rachel RobertsHistory Teacher Educators' Network @htenuk.bsky.social · 08/06/2025#primaryteacher s and #historyteacher s, if you would like to join us in calling for the reintroduction of a minimum bursary for ALL #ITT students, then you can find more information on writing to your MP here: www.history.org.uk/ha-news/news... @histassoc.bsky.social #HistoryEducationhistory.org.ukSubject lottery for ITE bursaries: please write to your MP 0910
Reposted by Rachel RobertsThe English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Saturday 14th June 😊 Thx @engmediacentre.bsky.social 💫 001
Reposted by Rachel RobertsNational Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Philosophies of English Studies: Past, Present, and Future Directions: seminar series continues at the University of Bedfordshire with ‘The Political Landscape’. Free and open to all. www.nate.org.uk/2025/05/12/p... #natenate.org.ukPhilosophies of English Studies: Past, Present, and Future Directions - National Association for the Teaching of EnglishSeminar series continues at the University of Bedfordshire with ‘The Political Landscape’ Following a thought-provoking opening session in March, the second seminar in the Philosophies of English Stud... 001
Reposted by Rachel RobertsHelen Smith @wordsmith.bsky.social · 06/05/2025The draft programme for English: Shared Futures 2025 is out! There are a few more delights to add, but please enjoy this cornucopia of brilliant things. Registration is open now. Join us for three fantastic days! www.englishsharedfutures.org/programmeenglishsharedfutures.orgDraft Programme — English: Shared Futures 2025 085
Reposted by Rachel RobertsBob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 02/05/2025I’ve just booked for the next English: Shared Futures in York, July 3-5th. What. *great* programme for English in Higher,Secondary+further Education www.englishsharedfutures.org/programme - so many great research, disciple + gcse reform panels! @englishassociation.bsky.social @univeng.bsky.socialenglishsharedfutures.orgDraft Programme — English: Shared Futures 2025 31711
Reposted by Rachel RobertsPESGB @pesgb.bsky.social · 25/04/2025📣 PESGB Seminar Series | Philosophies of English Studies: Past, Present & Future Seminar 2: The Political Landscape 18 June 2025 | 10:00–16:00 Lunch and refreshments will be provided.✨ Please register below⬇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/philosophi... 154
Reposted by Rachel RobertsNational Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 24/04/2025What place do dystopian texts hold in the English classroom today? Are these dark imaginings more vital than ever in a world marked by uncertainty and change? A new research project is inviting English teachers to share their views... www.nate.org.uk/2025/04/24/w... #NATEnate.org.ukWhy dystopia matters: invitation to take part in a new research project - National Association for the Teaching of EnglishWhat place do dystopian texts hold in the English classroom today? Are these dark imaginings more vital than ever in a world marked by uncertainty and change? A new research... 033
Reposted by Rachel RobertsThe English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Our latest 🌟Newsletter 🌟 has rich provocations, articles, thought pieces written by a range of educators in the field, across sectors on :‘Boys And English, why are young men turning away…’ @kovesi.bsky.social editor + online event on 19th June to discuss. englishassociation.ac.uk/newsletter-2...englishassociation.ac.ukNewsletter 238 Spring 2025 | The English AssociationWe support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond. 176
Reposted by Rachel RobertsSimon Kővesi @kovesi.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Really excited to launch this special issue soon of the English Association Newsletter, with an array of essays we commissioned about the decline of boys doing English at A Level and degree level especially (decline not so dramatic at all in Scotland). @englishassociation.bsky.social 12610
Reposted by Rachel RobertsNational Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Happy @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social! Past Chair and NATE Trustee, Rachel Roberts, says: 'I'm reading 'The Salt Path' by Raynor Winn and listening to 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde.' 042
Reposted by Rachel RobertsDr Myfanwy Edwards @myf1990.bsky.social · 10/01/2025please follow LATE and come along to our first event of the year! making a fresh start on this platform. networking and CPD in London. Wonderful blend of teachers, subject leads, academics @englishassociation.bsky.social @engmediacentre.bsky.social @runrober.bsky.social @lateteachers.bsky.social 077
Reposted by Rachel RobertsThe English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 09/12/2024As many of us have been saying for some time #GCSEReform #Edusky #TeamEnglish #PearsonExamBoard www.thetimes.com/article/6507...thetimes.comGCSE English is too male, pale and stale, says exam boardSchool courses should be more diverse and include more spoken language to keep students interested, Pearson tells a government review 0219
Reposted by Rachel RobertsThe English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 08/12/2024This ⬇️ 02714
Reposted by Rachel RobertsJenny Richards @jennyrichards.bsky.social · 08/10/2024I think this is one of the most important pieces of work @englishassociation.bsky.social has done. Thanks to the inspiring teachers who joined the conversation, & Dr Rebecca Fisher, @bobeaglestone.bsky.social, the Globe. Enjoy reading it! englishassociation.ac.uk/summit-on-th...englishassociation.ac.ukSummit on the Reform of the English GCSEs: report and recommendations | The English AssociationWe support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond. 0157
Reposted by Rachel RobertsAdam Roberts @adamroberts.bsky.social · 18/09/2024The genteel way my dog crosses her arms is, as I believe the phrase goes, sending me. 3647
