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Teachers can have a profound influence on children's reading
behaviour and attitudes to literature. Whether it's to broaden
children's knowledge and understanding, or encourage reading for
pleasure, reading in the classroom is becoming an increasing
priority. This book looks at a wide range of children's literature
from picture books to classics to poetry. A diverse array of books
is recommended for teachers to use in a broad variety of contexts
to enhance learning across the curriculum, featuring beloved
authors such as Michael Morpurgo, Tove Jansson and Kenneth Grahame,
as well as introducing some who may be new to teachers. This book:
*Recognises the key role of children's literature within the
curriculum and learning development *Explores examples through case
studies of classroom practice and highlights children's
literature's role in Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE)
education *Celebrates the range of voices and contexts that
literature can represent in the classroom *Includes a 'For your
bookshelf' section in each chapter which summarises key titles
*Dedicates a chapter to the importance of creating children's
literature with and for children The authors place emphasis on
creating a literate environment in which children's literature is a
central feature. This is a must-read for teachers at all levels, as
well as anyone who volunteers in schools to support readers. "Read
on to enrich your practice right across the curriculum and find
diverse books to engage and inspire children. Enjoy!" Professor
Teresa Cremin, The Open University, UK "How do we make sure
children today recognise the value of reading for pleasure when so
many other mediums are competing for their attention? The answer
lies within this excellent text." Megan Stephenson, PGCE Primary
ITT Lead, Leeds Trinity University, UK "It is an essential book for
the primary school - needed now more than ever before." Adam
Bushnell, Author of Modelling Exciting Writing and Descriptosaurus:
Story Writing Rosemary Waugh is a retired teacher who has written
extensively on children's literature, spelling, punctuation and
grammar. She is an avid collector of children's literature. She
works with David to lead workshops for reading volunteers in
schools for the Open University, UK, and the charity Coram
Beanstalk. David Waugh is a former deputy headteacher, education
adviser and head of department, who is currently a professor at
Durham University, School of Education, UK. He has written more
than sixty books on primary English as well as six children's
novels, two of which were written with groups of children.
This newest edition of David Waugh and Tony Bushell's Key Geography
provides support for the 2014 KS3 Programme of Study, with a focus
on developing key geographical skills and techniques to prepare
students for Key Stage 4. The Interactions Student Book includes
chapters on China and Plate tectonics. Answers to the activities
can be found in the Interactions Teacher's Handbook.
English is central to the primary-school curriculum and
successfully mastering the basics has a significant influence on
pupils' ability to learn and achieve their future goals. Now fully
updated, English 5-11 provides comprehensive, up-to-date and
creative guidance on teaching English in the primary school. Each
chapter provides the busy teacher with indispensable advice and
guidance, as well as opportunities to reflect upon current practice
in the classroom. Key areas covered include: language and literacy
development; grammar, punctuation and spelling; talk for learning;
systematic synthetic phonics; fiction, poetry and non-fiction;
drama and creativity; teaching in a multilingual classroom; ICT
Planning and assessment. This third edition reflects changes in
government policy and gives greater attention knowledge about
language and is closely related to the changing curriculum for
primary English. The highly experienced authors are former literacy
advisors and have frontline teaching, school-management and
teacher-training experience. This book will be an invaluable
resource for all trainee and practising teachers interested in
teaching English in an accessible, contemporary and dynamic way.
This newest edition of David Waugh and Tony Bushell's Key Geography
provides the support you need to deliver the 2014 KS3 Programme of
Study. Suitable for all abilities, the student books and new
Kerboodle online resources focus on developing key geographical
skills and techniques to prepare students for Key Stage 4.
Foundations includes chapters on Weather and Climate and Kenya and
Africa. Answers to activities can be found in the Foundations
Teacher's Handbook.
No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you! The
100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement
strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an
expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice
with their peers. Each title includes at least ten additional
extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage
all learners. Experienced trio Adam Bushnell, Rob Smith (founder of
The Literacy Shed) and David Waugh present 100 quick, exciting and
inspiring writing activities for the primary classroom. Focusing on
the underpinnings of literacy, including grammar, spelling and
syntax, this must-have book provides ideas for '30-minute writes' -
fun and engaging writing activities that can be completed within 30
minutes. The ideas can be completed in a standalone literacy
session focusing on a particular writing skill, or incorporated
into a longer session relating to literacy or even other subjects.
With cross-curriculum links to blend writing and other subject
areas such as history, art, PE, music and more, 100 Ideas for
Primary Teachers: Writing is ideal for all teachers looking for
fresh, invigorating ideas that have been tried and tested in
primary classrooms. Written by experts in their field, 100 Ideas
books offer practical ideas for busy teachers. They include
step-by-step instructions, teaching tips, taking it further ideas
and online resources. Follow the conversation on Twitter using
#100Ideas
What do I need know about English to teach it effectively in
primary school?; How do children learn English?; How do I teach it?
What does a good primary English lesson look like? This is the
ultimate guide for primary trainee teachers grappling with these
questions. A comprehensive text supporting you to teach the
National Curriculum for primary English, it covers both subject
knowledge and teaching theory and practice. This new edition
includes an updated chapter on 'Oracy: Speaking and listening',
explorations of updated theory and reseach and new links to the
Core Content Framework (CCF).
English is central to the primary-school curriculum and
successfully mastering the basics has a significant influence on
pupils' ability to learn and achieve their future goals. Now fully
updated, English 5-11 provides comprehensive, up-to-date and
creative guidance on teaching English in the primary school. Each
chapter provides the busy teacher with indispensable advice and
guidance, as well as opportunities to reflect upon current practice
in the classroom. Key areas covered include: language and literacy
development; grammar, punctuation and spelling; talk for learning;
systematic synthetic phonics; fiction, poetry and non-fiction;
drama and creativity; teaching in a multilingual classroom; ICT
Planning and assessment. This third edition reflects changes in
government policy and gives greater attention knowledge about
language and is closely related to the changing curriculum for
primary English. The highly experienced authors are former literacy
advisors and have frontline teaching, school-management and
teacher-training experience. This book will be an invaluable
resource for all trainee and practising teachers interested in
teaching English in an accessible, contemporary and dynamic way.
The government prioritizes systematic synthetic phonics as a key
strategy in the teaching of reading. This core text is your guide
to teaching systematic synthetic phonics in primary schools. The
book's balance of research and practice and its focused approach
enables you to develop an in-depth understanding of what works in
phonics teaching, and why. It begins with the subject knowledge
that underpins effective teaching and goes on to explore pedagogy
from the early years to Key Stage 2. It includes guidance on
systematic progression, intervention and multi-sensory and
interactive methods. This 4th edition includes a new section
'Challenges in learning and teaching phonics' supporting you to
meet the individual needs of children.
New Wider World supports the GCSE, Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel
International GCSE specifications, and has been reviewed and
recommended by University of Cambridge International Examinations.
If you are embarking on a university-based education degree,
including initial teacher training, the books in this series will
help you acquire and develop the knowledge, skills and strategies
you need to achieve your goals. They provide support in all areas
important for university study, including institutional and
disciplinary policy and practice, self-management, and research and
communication. Tasks and activities are designed to foster aspects
of learning which are valued in higher education, including learner
autonomy and critical thinking, and to guide you towards reflective
practice in your study and work life. Academic Writing and
Referencing for your Education Degree provides you with a sound
knowledge and understanding of: what constitutes good academic
writing in education a range of strategies for writing successful
essays and reports the importance of clarity and coherence in your
writing about education how to improve your academic style, grammar
and punctuation, and formatting and presentation referencing
conventions in the field of education, and of how to avoid
plagiarism.
Critical Thinking Skills for your Education Degree provides you
with a sound knowledge and understanding of: the nature of critical
thinking, and its relevance and importance in HE how to adopt a
critical approach to all aspects of your studies within education
the importance of active, critical reading, and how it allows you
an efficient, principled, effective assessment of the literature in
your field the need to adopt a critical approach to writing,
characterised by analytical and evaluative use of sources and the
development of your own 'voice' If you are embarking on a
university education or teaching degree, the books in this series
will help you acquire and develop the knowledge, skills and
strategies you need to achieve your goals. They provide support in
all areas important for university study, including institutional
and disciplinary policy and practice, self-management, and research
and communication. Tasks and activities are designed to foster
aspects of learning which are valued in higher education, including
learner autonomy and critical thinking, and to guide you towards
reflective practice in your study and work life.
This Teacher's Handbook offers at-a-glance support for the 5th
edition of Nelson Key Geography Interactions. Each page supports a
spread in the Student Book and provides: - an easy-to-follow lesson
overview - clear learning objectives, learning outcomes and key
vocabulary - skills builders to stretch pupils of all abilities and
deliver a key criterion of the 2014 National Curriculum PoS -
differentiation suggestions for end-of-unit enquiries to aid
assessment with student checklists - answers to the activities.
Designed to be flexible and easily integrated, this title works
alongside the Student Book to help deliver exciting, relevant and
up-to-date lessons that engage all students.
To master the teaching of writing at greater depth, teachers first
need to know: *What makes writing 'greater depth'? *What does it
looks like? *How do I support children to develop the skills and
creativity to be able to write at 'greater depth'? Official
guidance lacks the substance and clarity that is needed so where do
teachers go for support? This book provides teachers with support,
guidance, background theory, examples and practical advice for the
teaching of writing at greater depth. The text highlights the need
to take writing beyond transcription into creative composition -
and not only shows how this is possible, but also explores why it
matters. The second edition is updated with new questions for
discussion supporting teacher professional learning and links to
the ITT Core Content Framework for trainee teachers.
In order to teach writing effectively, teachers must be able to
model writing effectively to children. The Primary National
Curriculum sets challenging expectations for the teaching of
writing. Children must master the process of composition,
redrafting, editing and writing final pieces. Increased emphasis on
spelling, punctuation and grammar may leave some teachers and
trainee teachers lacking ideas for developing children's writing
beyond transcription and into composition. It is important that
they are able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding, as
well as the practical applications of both transcriptional and
compositional aspects of writing.
The Primary National Curriculum sets challenging expectations for
the teaching of writing. Children must master the process of
composition, redrafting, editing and writing final pieces. The
book: *Provides practical advice for the teaching of writing
*Demonstrates how to model writing for children *Includes examples
of good classroom practice of modelling writing *Focuses on writing
in different aspects of the curriculum *Provides guidance, case
studies and theoretical perspectives to show readers how they can
become writers with and for children The updated second edition
includes: *Ideas for discussion in a seminar/staff meeting/CPD
event *A new chapter enabling teachers to support children to bring
their own cultures and ethnicities into their writing
Studying for your Education Degree is PERFECT for anyone wanting to
train to become a primary or secondary teacher or undertake an
education studies course. After reading this fully comprehensive
guide you will understand: the structure and culture of HE, and how
education/teaching fits into it what to expect, and what will be
expected of you, as a university student teaching and assessment
methods within education, so that you can perform to the best of
your ability in an academic environment how to manage your
teaching/education studies in an effective way and make the most of
the resources available to you. The books in our Critical Study
Skills series will help you gain the knowledge, skills and
strategies you need to achieve your goals. They provide support in
all areas important for university study, including institutional
and disciplinary policy and practice, self-management, and research
and communication. Packed with tasks and activities to help you
improve your learning, including learner autonomy and critical
thinking, and to guide you towards reflective practice in your
study and work life. Uniquely, this book is written by an
experienced education lecturer and an English for Academic Purposes
(EAP) lecturer.
Trainee and beginning teachers often find the teaching of grammar
especially challenging.  This popular text provides the
subject knowledge you need to teach grammar, punctuation and
spelling and explores how to teach it. Detailed examples of
effective lessons show you how to engage children’s interest in
some of the more formal aspects of writing. Throughout, activities
and practical examples demonstrate how you can translate this
learning for the classroom. This fourth edition has been updated to
include new content on developing children′s vocabulary. A
subject knowledge audit has been added to support you to assess
your level of knowledge and confidence and to identify areas for
development. All chapters are now linked to the CCF.
Do you know your 'determiners' from your 'prepositions'? Are you
struggling with word classes, phrases and clauses? This book is
here to help by: Telling you what you need to know to teach all
areas of primary grammar Explaining what's good to know to support
more able children Outlining what good teaching of each part of
grammar looks like in the classroom Suggesting classroom activities
for all areas of the SPaG curriculum Also included is a section on
the new SPaG test.
This essential text for primary trainees and teachers examines the
key skill of writing beyond the earliest school years. Teaching
writing involves much more than simply teaching the mechanics of
spelling, grammar and punctuation, important though these are.
There are particular issues around writing in school, including the
fact that children's writing consistently lags behind their reading
in external tests such as SATs, boys' relative lack of success and
teachers' lack of confidence in modelling writing. This book
addresses these topics as well as focusing on other pertinent
practice issues such as working with proficient writers, engaging
disengaged writers and working with children who have EAL and SEN.
What do I need know about English to teach it effectively in
primary school?; How do children learn English?; How do I teach it?
What does a good primary English lesson look like? This is the
ultimate guide for primary trainee teachers grappling with these
questions. A comprehensive text supporting you to teach the
National Curriculum for primary English, it covers both subject
knowledge and teaching theory and practice. This new edition
includes an updated chapter on 'Oracy: Speaking and listening',
explorations of updated theory and reseach and new links to the
Core Content Framework (CCF).
This newest edition of David Waugh and Tony Bushell's Key Geography
provides the support you need to deliver the 2014 KS3 Programme of
Study, with a focus on developing key geographical skills and
techniques to prepare students for Key Stage 4. The Connections
student book includes chapters on Rivers, coasts and glaciation and
India. Answers to activities can be found in the Connections
Teacher's Handbook.
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