Talk, Thinking and Philosophy in the Primary Classroom: 1556 (Achieving QTS Cross-Curricular Strand Series) - Softcover

Smith, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844452972 ISBN 13: 9781844452972

Publisher: Learning Matters, 2010

Synopsis

Talk, thinking and philosophy are crucial elements of the primary curriculum, but how can the busy classroom teacher provide children with the opportunities to develop skills in these areas? This book, aimed at primary trainees, provides a practical and readable guide to these extremely topical issues. It begins by asking why talk, thinking and philosophy should be taught and examines current approaches. It goes on to cover important theories in each area and practical teaching strategies that can be used. The text considers talk, thinking and philosophy in the light of current ideas about teaching and learning and looks at how trainees can integrate these ideas across the primary curriculum to help children gain confidence and deepen understanding.

About this title

Review:

Comprehensive, articulate and well written, with a nice balance of content. --Lecturer, University of Derby

It is good to see philosophy on the primary agenda. The book aknowledges that thinking skills underpin all areas of learning, and references significant texts. --Lecturer, University of Hertfordshire

This book is very thorough and up-to-date. Content is relevant to all teaching and learning. --Lecturer, St Mary's University College

About the Author:

John Smith is Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at the Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Education where he teaches Mathematics Education and Thinking Skills on ITE and CPD courses. He began his teaching career as a teacher of English and communication skills to adults before moving into primary education. For many years he was a class teacher and subject coordinator in a primary school before becoming a teacher educator. He is a Sapere Philosophy for Children trainer and has also been trained in many of the other approaches described within this book.

About this edition

• Publisher: Learning Matters
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1844452972
• ISBN 13: 9781844452972
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128