This course seeks candidates who are passionate about improving children's life choices through literacy. English is not only a core National Curriculum subject but it is also a medium for learning in all subjects through reading, writing, speaking and listening. All Primary schools place a strong emphasis on the systematic teaching of literacy. The course will prepare you to use creative approaches and resources to interest and motivate children as you teach across the curriculum. This will include ways of using poetry, drama, stories and children’s literature. The course is taught mainly through seminars and workshops with a significant element of directed collaborative group work and self-study. A trip to London (including visits to Shakespeare’s Globe and Tower Hamlets schools) in the spring term puts a strong emphasis on learning outside of the classroom and on teaching children with English as an additional language.