Primary teacher training is challenging. Trainees must be prepared to consider teaching in innovative ways, while remaining focused on the unchanging requirements of children’s learning. The fourth edition of this popular core book supports trainee teachers working towards primary QTS who need to take account of the diverse aspects of primary professional studies

This is a comprehensive, core text for the primary professional studies module. It begins with an exploration of the curriculum and reviews the current curriculum. The text moves on to look at ′The Developing Child′ encouraging students to focus on child-centred teaching and learning and explores the needs and learning journeys of all children. 

The fourth edition includes new chapters on technology and learning, mindfulness in the classroom, reflective practice and completing research and writing assignments for primary teacher training.
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The fourth edition of this popular book supports trainee teachers working towards primary QTS while taking account of the diverse professional issues in teaching. <br />
Introduction Section 1 The curriculum 1 Transforming teaching and learning 2. Curriculum approaches 3. Children’s learning and development in the early years 4. New technologies and learning in primary schools Section 2 The developing child 5. Child-centred teaching and learning 6. Including all learners 7. Transitions and progression 8. Children’s voice Section 3 The developing teacher 9. Teaching as a profession 10. Establishing your own teacher identity 11. Reflective practice in primary schools 12. Safeguarding children 13. The school community: being part of a wider professional environment 14. Research and assignments for teaching and learning Section 4 Teaching skills 15. Assessment 16. Planning 17. Managing behaviour for learning 18. Managing the learning environment Section 5 Beyond initial teacher training 19. Personal professional development Appendix: The Teachers Standards
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781526428196
Publisert
2018-07-03
Utgave
4. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Learning Matters Ltd
Vekt
710 gr
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
171 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
408

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Biographical note

Alice Hansen is the Director of Children Count Ltd where she is educational consultant. Her work includes running professional development courses and events for teachers and teacher trainers, research and publishing. Alice has worked in education in England and abroad. Prior to her current work she was a primary mathematics tutor and the programme leader for a full-time primary PGCE programme at a large university in England.