JUNIOR SCHOOL
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TEACHERS GEORGIADOU PITSA (Head of the English Department)B.Ed. Whitelands College of Education, University of London, UK GAVRAS PANAYIOTA BA, MSed Rutgers University, USA Queens University, USA GEORGIOU MARINA BA University of Cyprus HADJIEFTYCHIOU TERRY BA, Dip.Ed University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia KOUTSOUDES REBECCA BA LaVerne University, California, USA MICHAELIDOU ALEXANDRA B.Sc Lock Haven University, Pensylvania, USA PAPADOPOULOU JENNY MA English Language Education Witwatersrand University, Johannesburg, SA THEODOROU CHRISTINA BA Teaching Credential California State University, Chico, USA Maria Kouzi Aristotelion University Thessaloniki BA in English Language and Literature English Grades 1, 2, 3: The classes are separated into courses for English speakers and for those who are learning English as a foreign language. The aim for English speakers is to provide an enjoyable and exciting experience with language and literature. Pupils are taught writing skills and their understanding of both factual and fictional texts is developed. Reading is very much encouraged. Non-English speakers learn English as a foreign language. The course aims to develop their skills in speaking, reading, and writing. The aim is for the students to be reasonably fluent by the end of the third grade so as to be able to understand a variety of texts in standard English. Grades 4 & 5: English for the fourth and fifth grade concentrates on preparing students for the IGCSE examination. Students read a range of material to develop their understanding and enjoyment of the language, and are helped to express themselves in writing with care of content, appropriateness and accuracy. Grades 6 & 7: In the sixth grade, students are divided into groups according to their needs. The opportunity to repeat the IGCSE examination is given by revision of said course. A general course in essay writing, discussion of controversial topics and the study of one literary text is offered to students who have already passed their IGCSE examination. In the seventh grade, our aim is to keep students in touch with the standard of English demanded in other Advanced Level courses and by universities. The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) syllabus is also taught for those interested in applying to universities in the United States. English Literature (IGCSE) Grades 4 & 5 (elective): The syllabus aims to give the students the opportunity to engage with and respond to literary experience and to develop a critical appreciation of the writer’s craft through close textual study and through wide reading. It also encourages students to explore through literature the cultures of their own and other societies. Finally, emotional and intellectual growth are promoted. Grades 6 & 7 (elective) – AS AND A2: The syllabus aims to encourage an enjoyment and appreciation of English Literature based on informed personal response and to extend this appreciation where it has already been acquired in previous years. Students will be required to demonstrate an ability to respond with understanding to texts of different types and periods. It is important for the student to obtain an understanding of the ways in which writers’ choice of form, structure and language express meanings. Students must develop the ability to discuss their own and other readers’ interpretation of texts as well as to produce informed, independent opinions and judgements. Finally, an ability to communicate clearly the knowledge, understanding and insight appropriate to literary study complete the objectives of the course. |