Now with online resources to support teaching practice!
An extensive knowledge of the primary English curriculum is not enough for trainee teachers, they need to know how to teach English in the primary classroom.
This is the essential teaching theory and practice text for primary English that takes a focused look at the practical aspects of teaching. It covers the important skills of classroom management, planning, monitoring and assessment and relates these specifically to primary English, with new material on assessment without levels. Greater coverage of teaching grammar is also included, whilst practical guidance and features support trainees to translate their learning to the classroom and understand the wider context of their teaching. And to support students even further with the very latest strategies in classroom practice, this 8th edition now includes online resources on the brand new companion website:
- Practical lesson ideas for the classroom
- The Primary National Curriculum for English in Key Stages one and two
- Tips for planning primary English
- A recommended children's book list
- Useful weblinks for primary English teaching
Using this new edition with the supporting online material makes it an essential guide to effective and creative English teaching.
This is Book 21 in the Achieving QTS Series Series. See all Achieving QTS Series books here.
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David Wray is Profesor of Literacy Education at the University of Warwick.
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More about Hilary MinnsJane Medwell taught in primary schools in Cardiff and South Devon, before moving into teacher education. She has lectured at the Universities of Cardiff, Plymouth and the College of St Mark and St John, and is currently Director of Teacher Education and Associate Professor at the University of Warwick. Her research and writing has covered areas such as the t
More about Vivienne GriffithsJane Medwell taught in primary schools in Cardiff and South Devon, before moving into teacher education. She has lectured at the Universities of Cardiff, Plymouth and the College of St Mark and St John, and is currently Director of Teacher Education and Associate Professor at the University of Warwick. Her research and writing has covered areas such as the t
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