Addressing the vocabulary gap using Pattern Grammar
Dr Amanda Patten (University of Birmingham) has been collaborating with the Nishkam School Trust (NST) on the application of Pattern Grammar research in the teaching of academic language skills across the school curriculum. This collaboration is detailed in an article for Impact (journal of the Chartered College of Teaching), co-written by Dr Amanda Patten and Ela McSorley (NST Director for Learning and Teaching, now Headteacher for Ark Victoria Academy.
Working with the Birmingham Education Partnership
Dr Amanda Patten (University of Birmingham) is academic consultant for the Birmingham Education Partnership’s “Academic Language” community of practice for Humanities and Science.