Full Description
'An essential read for trainee and newly qualified teachers covering all key areas of the primary curriculum. There is a real sense of experienced and enthusiastic practitioners writing about "what makes good" and why, with lots of clear practical examples of how to put ideas into practice.' - Jackie Keith, Deputy Head and Programme Leader for School Direct, London East Teacher Training Alliance
To be a successful teacher in primary schools you need to have an informed understanding of a wide range of subjects. This book provides clear guidance of good practice teaching different subjects in primary education, informed by current curriculum directions, and full of practical advice for the classroom.
Key features:
Clear links to the 2014 National Curriculum in England
'In the classroom' examples from schools demonstrate intelligent and engaging ways to teach different subjects
Reflective questions challenge you to critically engage with what you have read and apply it to your own teaching
This is essential reading for students on primary initial teacher education courses, including university-based (PGCE, BA QTS, BEd), school-based (SCITT, School Direct) and employment-based routes into teaching.
Contents
Early years - Sue Fawson
Art and design - Christine Hickman
Computing and digital literacy - Helen Caldwell and Gareth Honeyford
Drama - Jo Barter-Boulton and Jo Palmer
English - Gill Chambers, Kate Coleman and Gareth Davies
Geography - Ken Bland
History - Mary Bracey, Paul Bracey and Sandra Kirkland
Languages - Paul Gurton
Mathematics - Alice Hansen and Balbir Ahir
Music - Carol Wetton
Physical education - Emma Whewell, Karen Woolley and Robert Kellam
Religious education - Ellie Hill
Science - Babs Dore and Lyn Dawes
