23TRA486 Approaching The Comparative Study

Date:     Tuesday 21st November 2023
Time:     7 - 8 pm
Venue:  Online via Zoom

The Comparative Study remains one of the more challenging aspects of the Senior Cycle English course and figuring out the best approach to teaching it can be a daunting task.

In this webinar, Claire will provide practical and effective approaches to the teaching of the comparative, as well as:

• A guide to the teaching of all Higher Level Modes and a thorough breakdown of each
• Advice on choosing texts from the prescribed list
• Advice on teaching The Comparative Study at Ordinary Level
• A breakdown of past exam questions
• Sample answers for modes prescribed

Bio of Presenter: Claire Cotter

Claire Cotter is an English and History Teacher in Christian Brothers College Cork, where she also works as the school’s Special Educational Needs Coordinator. She holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations and is currently studying for a Masters in Education in University College, Cork. She runs the website Ms Cotter’s Class where she posts notes for English, History and SEN.