English 3-11, Guide for Teachers

9781843124436

1843124432

In line with the Primary National Strategy, this core introductory textbook provides comprehensive, up-to-date and most importantly, creative guidance on teaching English in the early years and primary classroom. It includes links to the renewed Framework for Literacy and Mathematics and Communication Language and Literacy in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Covering all of the key curriculum areas in manageable and accessible chapters, English 3-11 contains numerous activities and practical advice which will help motivate and support teachers to achieve enjoyment, progression, breadth and balance in their teaching of effective and creative English. Key topics covered include:- The effective teaching of early reading, including the implications of the Rose Review- Assessment for learning- Co-operative learning- Multi-modal texts- ICT and EnglishBy combining subject knowledge with effective pedagogical approaches to teaching English, this book is an essential and thought-provoking one-stop resource for all busy trainee and practising teachers, encouraging reflection and debate on current teaching methods.Dr David Waugh is Head of the Centre for Educational Studies at the University of Hull and a former deputy headteacher.Wendy Jolliffe is Programme Director of BA (Hons) Early Education and Care and BA (Hons) Learning and Teaching (Primary Teaching) at the University of Hull.