National Association for the Teaching of English

National Association for the Teaching of English
National Association for the Teaching of English
Logo of NATE
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]

Contents

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

  1. ^ http://www.late.org.uk/aboutlate.htm
  2. ^ 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
  3. ^ http://www.nate.org.uk/page/about_nate
  4. ^ Teachernet, English
  5. ^ http://www.nate.org.uk/index.php?page=10
  6. ^ http://www.nate.org.uk/index.php?page=9
  7. ^ http://www.nate.org.uk/index.php?page=1&fparticle=6

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