Series 2: Ep 1: Pearson have new set texts, how did this happen?
In the first episode of Series 2, Co-founder, Karen Latto interviews Paul Webster and Sam Prince from Pearson to find out more about the work that happens behind the qualifications teachers deliver. Within this episode, Paul & Sam explain how qualifications for Drama have been reformed previously and talk us through the process of getting a qualification regulated. Furthermore, listeners can understand more about career development and opportunities within the assessment world of education. Find out how teachers and students can get involved in any changes or amendments made to qualifications, Paul talks us through specifically how Pearson modified their current set text list, why they did this and explains the process of selection for the four new texts. "Drama is such an important subject...it cuts across every single subject, it should be at the core of every single curriculum at every stage." Paul Webster (Subject Advisor for Drama and Performing Arts Qualifications) Read the changes to the specification here. Read the article discussing these changes from Drama and Theatre magazine here.