Full Description
Primary teacher training is challenging. Trainees must be prepared to consider teaching in innovative ways, while remaining focussed on the unchanging requirements of children's learning. The third edition of this popular core book supports trainee teachers working towards primary QTS taking account of the diverse aspects of primary professional studies. Mapped to the Teachers' Standards and the new National Curriculum, this text designed specifically for the primary professional studies module. It begins with an exploration of the curriculum reviewing recent changes together with the new National Curriculum as well as taking a wider view of curriculum design and delivery. The text moves on to look at 'The Developing Child' encouraging students to home in on child-centred teaching and learning and explores the needs and learning journeys of all children. 'The Developing Teacher' section outlines and highlights the professional role of the teacher and helps trainees to consider the kind of teachers they want to be. Finally, the text covers essential 'Teaching Skills', offering trainees friendly and accessible advice on planning, assessments and behaviour management. Exploring key issues in current teaching and learning such as inclusion, safeguarding and the wider school community explore, this third edition also includes new chapters on children's learning in the early years and children's voice enhancing the text's child-centred focus. Also included is a completely new chapter on managing your teaching environment to help trainees consider the small things about everyday teaching that can really make a difference in the classroom. A comprehensive guide offering in-depth coverage of all aspects of teaching and learning, together with practical teaching suggestions.
Contents
Section 1 The curriculum1. Transforming teaching and learning - Alice Hansen2. Curriculum approaches - Adrian Copping3. The Early Years Foundation Stage - Sally Neaum and Rebecca WaltersSection 2 The developing child4. Child-centred teaching and learning - Denis Hayes 5. Including all learners - Jonathan Glazzard 6. Transitions and progression - Mary Briggs 7. Children's voice - David MorrisSection 3 The developing teacher8. Teaching as a profession - Tony Ewens 9. Establishing your own teaching identity - Denis Hayes 10. Safeguarding children - Pat Macpherson 11. The school community: being part of a wider professional environment - Tony Ewens 12. Personal professional development - Sandra Eady and Cathryn Hardy Section 4 Teaching skills13. Assessment - Mary Briggs 14. Planning - Mary Briggs 15. Managing behaviour for learning - Kate Adams 16. Managing the classroom environment - Jonathan Leeming
