Organising Learning in the Primary School Classroom - Softcover

Dean, Joan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415062497 ISBN 13: 9780415062497

Publisher: Routledge, 1991

Synopsis

Since its publication in 1984, the first edition of Organising Learning in the Primary School Classroom has been recognised as an indispensable guide for primary school teachers in their quest for more effective practice in the classroom. It gives help on everyday problems of classroom organisation: how to group children, how to set out a classroom physically, how to make the most efficient use of time and resources. Throughout, the aim is to get teachers and student-teachers to analyse their own classrooms and to produce solutions that will work for them.
This second edition retains these strengths, but has been completely revised to take account of recent thinking in education and of the new situation created by the National Curriculum with its associated assessment. The sections on curriculum content and especially the teaching of science have been expanded and the very useful guidance on topic work now looks at the implications of the National Curriculum for this method of teaching.

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Review

Praise for previous editions:

'This is an excellent book for teachers and essential reading for anyone who works in primary classrooms.' - Perspective

'[Joan Dean's] considerable ability to absorb ideas, analyse and organise the information lead to a clear exposition. Add to that her preference for plain language and it is no surprise, though it is a pleasure, that the book is so readable.' - Education Today

From the Back Cover

This third edition of Organising Learning in the Primary School Classroom brings this acclaimed and invaluable text up to date with regard to issues such as literacy and numeracy strategies and the latest edition of the national curriculum. It also covers recent research into effectiveness in teaching and learning and the importance of developing emotional intelligence.
The book provides teachers with a guide to all aspects of teaching practice. Opening with a look at the choices faced by a teacher when planning work in the classroom, it goes on to look at child development and considers those aspects a teacher would have to take into account. There is a chapter on the curriculum and chapters on core subjects, which cover literacy and numeracy hours and include suggested teaching strategies. Other chapters address classroom management and dealing with children with special needs or exceptional ability. Throughout there are analyses to help teachers consider aspects of classroom work. These will be invaluable, not only to newly qualified teachers, but also experienced practitioners wishing to review their work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415062497
• ISBN 13: 9780415062497
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 284