English Association Special Interest Group: University Admission and Transition

University Admissions and Transition

	English continues to be an enormously popular subject with both A-level and undergraduate students. Communication between colleagues who teach in the post-16 and university sectors, however, can be somewhat sporadic and insubstantial. The University Admissions and Transition Special Interest Group aims to: • promote dialogue between colleagues teaching English at AL and degree level • respond to any new developments in Key Stage 5 or university education, or in the admissions process • encourage online contact and the sharing of ideas and information • set up opportunities for colleagues to visit and observe English being taught in schools, colleges and universities • host twice-yearly meetings • contribute to the English Association’s conference programme The group is convened by Dr Jenny Stevens. Anyone interested in joining the group is welcome to contact her by email.
	SIG Response to Gove proposals 3rd April 2012 As a Special Interest Group on transition from school to university English we are in a strong position to respond to today's statement. We welcome discussion of the ALevel curriculum and methods of examining and look forward to participating. To read TES summary of Ofqual's interim report on the international comparability study of ALevels, click on the link below 'A-Levels 'stand up' to the best in the world.'
	Michael Gove wants universities to create new A Levels 3 April 2012
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SSPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

UPDATED: April 3, 2012

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