Teaching Primary English: Subject Knowledge and Classroom Practice

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Emily Marlow Assistant Headteacher and English Leader, St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School, Coventry.

Teaching Primary English

All of our activities are designed around common themes from primary education syllabi and can be used to complement your school curriculum, giving students an opportunity to develop their English language and skills in motivating and enjoyable ways. You’ll find varied and interesting approaches to teaching the EYFS, KS1 and KS2, including worksheets, lesson ideas, quizzes and games, all carefully crafted and edited by primary teachers. Find lesson plans that are suitable for children who can understand and use a wide range of language and can follow a variety of complex stories and texts, including those aimed at native-speaker children. I couldn’t recommend this book highly enough to experienced and new teachers: the ideas, resources and explanations that are given throughout this book will encourage and enthuse all those involved in Primary English education. Until 2014 he was Principal Adviser for primary schools in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.Teaching Primary English is a comprehensive, evidence-informed introduction designed to support and inspire teaching and learning in the primary school.

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From 2010to 2014he worked as Principal Adviser for primary schools in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Theoretical positions are brought to life with examples of classroom data; and the importance of beginner teachers developing professional confidence based on significant understanding of literacy learning and teaching is emphasised throughout. Eve Bearne was Project Officer for the National Writing Project after working for20 years in schools and colleges. It is a book that will allow students to develop a passion for English and the knowledge and understanding of how to instil this in the children they teach.The book has a fresh, contemporary resonance, underscored by effective weaving throughout, of threads of diversity and inclusion. In addition each chapter has a range of clearly signalled prompts inviting hands-on activity, discussion and reflection. The book clearly sets out the main themes of primary English teaching in an accessible and effective way. Currently, David works with schools and teachers nationally and internationally to develop effective pedagogical practices, particularly in English. A quick walk through expanded noun phrases - what the national curriculum says about them, some of the myths busted and a selection of ideas to teach this important aspect of grammar across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

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This book will make a useful contribution to reading lists for both Primary and Early Years students. This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. The structure of chapters enables the reader to dip into text to find items of interest, the Expert Reflection boxes adds an interesting dimension too. With a focus on connecting all modes of English, the global and the local, and home and school experience, this detailed, uplifting book will support you in developing a curious, critical approach to teaching and learning English. Teaching children English is an opportunity to give them skills that will enrich their entire lives and is a crucial part of their intellectual development.Possibly most useful in an era plagued by reductive performance indicators, are the thought-provoking scales of progression for all four language modes and the composition of multi-modal texts. David's most recent publications include Guiding Readers: A handbook for teaching reading comprehension to 7-11 year olds (UCL IoE Press, 2016) and Teaching Grammar Effectively in Key Stage 1 (UKLA, 2016); he has also contributed to Teaching English Creatively 2 nd edition (Routledge, 2015). Written by young learner experts from around the world, our activities are easy to use and aim to give your students the skills and confidence they need to enjoy learning English. We've curated our primary English teaching resources into popular areas, including comprehension, reading word level, writing (including text types), poetry, spoken language, GPS (SPaG) and phonics. The book has an excellent structure with short, taster sections of expert reflection from recognised authorities, encouraging students to read on and investigate further.

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We also have shorter activities, as well as ideas for using songs, poems and stories to help your learners improve their English in engaging, motivating and enjoyable ways. Eve was President of the United Kingdom Literacy Association from 2003 to 2005 and is a Fellow of the English Association. I am extremely glad that Bearne and Reedy have taken the time and trouble to bring to fruition such an expert and yet accessible text. Essential reading for all students studying primary English as part of their initial teacher training courses.Eve was President of the United Kingdom Reading Association from 2003 to 2005 and currently oversees Publications for UKLA. Has been included in the reading list for this year's PGCE students as a volume which would be useful to read prior to commencing the course in September 2012. There are full lesson plans to choose from, covering different topics and themes, all organised according to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). With a focus on connecting all modes of English, the global and the local, and home and school experience, this detailed, uplifting book, includes inspiring case studies throughout and will support you in developing a curious, critical approach to teaching and learning English. Theoretical perspectives, practical suggestions and online materials combine to offer the reader a comprehensive guide to teaching English in the primary classroom which will inspire and enthuse teachers everywhere.