The place of English in the secondary curriculum has been the subject of intense debate in the general media as well as in education circles. This reader addresses the key issues of that debate in a way that is both accessible and lively. Separate sections cover the historical background to the debate, including the major teaching areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing, assessment and the professional development of teachers within the subject. Specially commissioned articles look at some of the most controversial issues in the subject--for instance the place of grammar and the centrality of literature in the curriculum. Novice English teachers will find this book an invaluable introduction to the complexities of their subject. For their more experienced colleagues, this text will be an invaluable way to keep up to date with current thinking.
The second presidential debate between Republican nominee Senator John McCain and Democratic nominee Senator Barack Obama took place at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 7, 2008. This town hall style debate was open to all topics and Tom Brokaw moderated.
The third presidential debate between Republican nominee Senator John McCain and Democratic nominee Senator Barack Obama took place at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, on October 15, 2008. The focus of this debate was domestic and economic issues and CBS's Bob Schieffer moderated.
A photocopiable resource book designed to promote lively class discussion in over 70 discussion areas. The book contains three main areas: Problems, Issues and Ethics. There are 19 problems at different levels, 24 issues to stimulate debate and 28 contemporary ethical dilemmas.
