Providing an overview of the knowledge skills & understanding needed to teach the primary curriculum this book offers an informed critical approach to the teaching of core & foundation subjects in primary education. Underpinned by contemporary research & current policy The Primary Curriculum combines coverage of key subject-specific issues with relevant pedagogical approaches to teaching offering a comprehensive overview of each major subject of primary education. Particular emphasis is placed on cross-curricular & creative approaches to teaching intelligently across different subject areas within the current curriculum framework. Curriculum progression from Foundation Stage through to Key Stage 2 is also emphasised. The Primary Curriculum is an essential companion for all students on primary initial teacher education courses. Patricia Driscoll Andrew Lambirth & Judith Roden are established primary education authors & teach on initial teacher education courses at Canterbury Christ Church University. ...

This book supports trainees on primary initial teacher training courses where a secure knowledge & understanding of English is required for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). A rigorous test enables trainees to identify their strengths & weaknesses in English & this can be revisited in order to monitor & evaluate progress towards QTS. Trainees are able to direct their studies more usefully & quickly develop confidence in topics they find difficult. This edition is fully up to date with the 2007 QTS Standards. ...

The essential subject knowledge text for primary English. Secure subject knowledge & understanding is the foundation of confident creative & effective teaching. This comprehensive text

Includes:: interactive tasks a self assessment section to allow trainees to better understand their level of knowledge & M level extension boxes to provide further challenge in all chapters. With full coverage of the English curriculum & updated research summaries reflecting the latest thinking this text is written to help trainee primary teachers develop & consolidate their knowledge of English. The 6th edition of this popular book features detailed links to the 2012 Teachers' Standards.

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The essential teaching theory & practice text for primary English. Covering the skills of planning monitoring & assessment & class management it relates these specifically to primary English. With full coverage of the theory & practice required for effective & creative English teaching this text is an essential guide for all trainees working towards QTS. Practical guidance & features support trainees throughout to translate this learning to the classroom embed ICT in their lessons & to understand the wider context of their teaching. This 6th edition

Includes:: links to the 2012 Teachers' Standards & notes on the new National Curriculum.

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ICT remains a central part of primary education. This essential knowledge & practice book for primary ICT supports trainees working towards QTS. Covering all aspects of how ICT can support teaching & learning in the core subjects this text helps the reader develop their understanding & practice.

Includes:: interactive tasks a self assessment section to allow trainees to better understand their level of knowledge & M level extension boxes to provide further challenge in all chapters. This 5th edition features detailed links to the 2012 Teachers' Standards new information on e-safety & notes on the new curriculum.

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The essential subject knowledge text for primary mathematics. Secure subject knowledge & understanding is the foundation of confident creative & effective teaching. This comprehensive text

Includes:: interactive tasks a self assessment section to allow trainees to better understand their level of knowledge & M level extension boxes to provide further challenge in all chapters. With full coverage of the mathematics curriculum & updated research summaries reflecting the latest thinking this text is written to help trainee primary teachers develop & consolidate their knowledge of mathematics. The 6th edition of this popular book features detailed links to the 2012 Teachers' Standards.

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The essential teaching theory & practice text for primary mathematics. Covering the skills of planning monitoring & assessment & class management it relates these specifically to primary mathematics. With full coverage of the theory & practice required for effective & creative mathematics teaching this text is an essential guide for all trainees working towards QTS. Throughout practical guidance & features support trainees to translate this learning to the classroom embed ICT in their lessons & to understand the wider context of their teaching. This 6th edition

Includes:: links to the 2012 Teachers' Standards & notes on the new National Curriculum.

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The changing landscape of primary teaching requires trainees to consider learning & teaching in new ways. This new book supports trainee teachers working towards primary QTS in all aspects of primary professional studies. Exploring the curriculum the developing child the developing teacher & teaching skills the text offers in-depth coverage of all aspects of teaching & learning alongside practical teaching suggestions. Chapters on inclusion teacher identity & the wider school community consider key issues in teaching & learning today. This second edition is newly linked to the 2012 Teachers Standards &

Includes:: notes on the new National Curriculum.

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This book supports trainees on primary initial teacher training courses where a secure knowledge & understanding of science is required for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). A rigorous test enables trainees to identify their strengths & weaknesses in science & this can be revisited in order to monitor & evaluate progress towards QTS. Trainees are able to direct their studies more usefully & quickly develop confidence in topics they find difficult. This edition is fully up to date with the 2007 QTS Standards. ...

The essential subject knowledge text for primary science. Secure subject knowledge & understanding is the foundation of confident creative & effective teaching. This comprehensive text

Includes:: interactive tasks a self assessment section to allow trainees to better understand their level of knowledge & M level extension boxes to provide further challenge in all chapters. With full coverage of the science curriculum & updated research summaries reflecting the latest thinking this text is written to help trainee primary teachers develop & consolidate their knowledge of science. The 6th edition of this popular book features detailed links to the 2012 Teachers' Standards.

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