A collaboration between Shipley and Waltham Forest Colleges, which explored how to secure the engagement of GCSE English students through blended learning.
This project focussed on developing a professional exchange of ideas and resources, that would stimulate learners to participate in collaborative activities and cross-centre peer assessment to support their skills development.
Both colleges created content - that was co-taught and used by both - around 19th Century texts and introduced through webinars. Activities included learner peer-assessment across colleges, letter writing and learner voice. The project reported that the collaboration had enabled tutors to gain considerable insight into students' lives and learning styles, and had prodcued positive outcomes.
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