Subject Teaching in Primary Education / Edition 1

by Patrick Smith, Lyn Dawes

Overview

'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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781446267899
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	04/09/2014
Pages:	296
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of 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

Editorial Reviews

'The general message of the book appears to not only prepare teachers to think about each subject area but to recognise, as Eisner (2002: 58) would suggest, that the teacher ‘teaches herself as well as the subject’. As a result paying each subject due attention and recognising their strengths and learning opportunities becomes important; enabling the subjects to be represented more evenly to children.

Useful connections to recent policy and relevant research literature which provides an up to date feel. In addition classroom practice is represented through the practice based examples.

A creative approach to art and design is encouraged in the dedicated chapter on this important area of the curriculum. This approach encourages children to be playful with materials and ideas, but to also become knowledgeable in traditional and contemporary art practices: drawing painting photography and through the use of sketchbooks. Material is included which supports the management of the learning environment and positive approaches to engaging with a broad selection of artistic practices. References to recent policy and research material helps contextualise the ideas in a broader setting.'

Paul Key

‘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