‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens

Journey through Charles Dickens’s classic novella A Christmas Carol with this comprehensive online course, designed to guide students chapter-by-chapter through Scrooge’s transformation. From exploring the rich symbolism and social critique in the text to understanding the characters and Victorian context, this course equips students with the tools they need for GCSE English Literature success.

Your instructor is a fully-qualified British curriculum English teacher and former examiner for major exam boards, with extensive experience teaching students across all abilities. Whether you’re looking to build a solid foundation in understanding the text or aiming for top grades, this course offers engaging and differentiated content for every learner. The course is fully inclusive, with resources tailored for students with English as an additional language (EAL) and those requiring learning accommodations, all available in dyslexia-friendly fonts.

Key features of the course include:

• Chapter-by-chapter video lessons breaking down the plot, themes, and character development, ensuring a thorough understanding of the novella.
• Additional lessons on key characters like Scrooge and the Ghosts, the significance of Christmas in Victorian society, and the social and historical context of Dickens’s time.
• Comprehensive resources for every lesson, featuring differentiated content and fully accessible digital formats.
• Signposted sections within each lesson targeting high-grade students, offering niche contextual analysis, critical readings, text-wide links, and exploration of Dickens’s intentions and social commentary.

This course comprehensively covers all assessment objectives, providing students with the confidence and insights needed to excel. Join today for expert guidance and fully supportive resources to aid your study of A Christmas Carol.

We are constantly adding to all our courses, but if you purchase a single course, and not a monthly subscription, do not worry as you will have access to any future materials added. If you feel anything is missing or have ideas for things you’d like to see added, just drop us an email: hello@steertosuccess.co.uk

This course is delivered by the founder of Steer to Success, a fully-qualified English teacher with an honours degree in English and philosophy from the University of Liverpool. After graduating, she was one of the presidents of Liverpool Guild of Students and then went on to be selected for the prestigious Teach First Ambassadors Programme, through which she completed her PGCE at Canterbury Christ Church University with a specialism in secondary English teaching. Holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to delivering high-quality education.

Throughout her extensive teaching career, she has held numerous leadership roles in some of the UK and Middle East’s most esteemed schools across the state, grammar, and private sectors. Her positions of responsibility have included overseeing teaching and learning initiatives, leading as a Head of Year with a focus on pastoral care, developing curriculum strategies as key stage coordinators, and mentoring and coaching fellow educators. These experiences have equipped her with a deep understanding of effective teaching practices and student development.

In addition to her classroom expertise, she has worked as an examiner for several years for major UK and international exam boards, offering valuable insights into the assessment process and ensuring students are well-prepared for exams. Her ability to support a diverse range of students is another hallmark of her career. She has extensive experience working with those with additional educational needs, including students with English as an additional language, and has a proven track record of nurturing gifted and talented students.

Beyond her teaching qualifications, she is a fully-qualified coach, having completed an ICF-accredited coaching programme, and is certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). This coaching expertise allows her to provide personalised support and guidance, helping students and adults alike to achieve their full potential.