This event presents an opportunity to explore connections between poetry, language and dictionaries, and is being held in Oxford at Oxford University Press on Thursday 20th June.
The day will be led by poet
Vahni Capildeo and lexicographers at Oxford University Press. Digital
and paper resources will be provided along with lunch and refreshments.
There
is no charge for this day which is being provided by Oxford University
Press and The Poetry Archive as part of their Poetry by Heart
partnership.
This CPD day has been designed primarily for an
audience of teachers of secondary English but we are holding three
places for NAWE members who can show particular interest in Poetry by
Heart or in exploring the connections between poetry,language and
dictionaries.
NAWE members will have priority for any booking
made before Monday 10th June. To register your interest now please
contact us at
info@Poetrybyheart.org.uk or phone 0117 905 5388.
The Oxford Day details
This
is an opportunity to participate in a CPD study day focused on poetry,
language and dictionaries. It will provide an excellent opportunity to
explore the connections between poetry, language and dictionaries in
ways which will support teacher and student learning. The day will be
relevant to GCSE and GCE Advanced level courses in English Language,
English Literature, and English Language and Literature, the
International Baccalaureate and the new AQA GCE Creative Writing. We
hope it will be an interesting and enriching day not limited to public
examination outcomes.
Please Note: Following the recent renewal
of the public libraries agreement with OUP, all UK residents can enjoy
free 24/7 access to the online editions of The Oxford English Dictionary
(OED) and the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (ODNB) from any
web-connected computer as part of their individual public library
subscription.
See also www.poetrybyheart.org.uk