- National Association for the Teaching of English
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National Association for the Teaching of English Abbreviation NATE Motto Dedicated to good practice in the teaching of English Predecessor London Association for the Teaching of English (est. 1947)[1] Formation 1963[2] Type School subject association Headquarters Sheffield Region served United Kingdom Membership 2,000[3] Director Ian McNeilly Affiliations International Federation of the Teachers of English Website www.nate.org.uk The National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE) is the UK subject teacher association for all aspects of English from pre-school to university. NATE supports effective teaching and learning, keeps teachers informed about current developments and provides them with a voice at a national level. [4]
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Structure
NATE has several committees and standing working parties. It conducts research into the teaching of English and is involved in curriculum development initiatives with the Arts Council and Becta. NATE is also a member of the International Federation of the Teachers of English.
Publications
NATE publishes four periodicals, all of which are published three times a year and free to members:
NATE News
A newsletter updating members on news in the world of English teaching and NATE.
NATE Classroom
NATE Classroom is NATE's general magazine aimed at primary and secondary teachers of English. The magazine contains articles on practical teaching strategies and resources as well as book reviews that are relevant to English teachers[5]. NATE Classroom was first published in 2007, replacing two previous magazines, Primary English and Secondary English.
English Drama Media
English Drama Media (EDM) is NATE's professional journal, launched in 2004. It is aimed at anyone involved in the teaching of English and contains articles on trends in English teaching, research, opinion pieces and so on[6]. Its issues are often themed.
English in Education
English in Education is NATE's academic research journal. Articles are peer-reviewed and aimed at those conducting research in education[7]. It was first published in 1967 and replaced the short-lived NATE Bulletin, which was published from 1964 until 1966.
NATE in the News
NATE is called upon to speak on behalf of English teachers to various news organisations. Links to the most recent articles are linked below.
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Staffroom Area
NATE, in conjunction with Teachit [1], runs a very busy and informative staffroom area where any question asked is usually answered speedily. Staffroom Area
References
- ^ http://www.late.org.uk/aboutlate.htm
- ^ http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=drwGiBT7BUgC&lpg=PA93&ots=E_NqXzOT-c&dq=national%20association%20for%20the%20teaching%20of%20english%201963&pg=PA93#v=onepage&q&f=false
- ^ http://www.nate.org.uk/page/about_nate
- ^ Teachernet, English
- ^ http://www.nate.org.uk/index.php?page=10
- ^ http://www.nate.org.uk/index.php?page=9
- ^ http://www.nate.org.uk/index.php?page=1&fparticle=6
External links
Categories:- Teacher associations based in the United Kingdom
- Language education
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