English with Media Education
and Irish with Media Education (in Irish speaking schools).
This area provides opportunities for young people to develop effective communication skills in relevant contexts. It also develops some understanding of how language works, and the richness of language and literature in any culture as a means of communication and creative expression.
Resources
Thematic Units
The following units show how English can contribute towards the development of key themes of the curriculum. What is a Thematic Unit?
Growing Up in Northern Ireland - Citizenship
Using 'Romeo and Juliet' to examine the topics of human rights and conflict. A plague on both your houses - English Unit
Coming Soon!
Textplorations
An interactive resource that helps pupils respond to a range of literary texts and poems with moving and still images. The resource helps children respond to texts in new and creative ways, while addresseing the statutory requirement to provide Media Education as part of the English curriculum.
For more information on English with Media Education contact Shauna McLaughlin (02890 261200 ext: 2616).