Primary English Teaching: An Introduction to Language, Literacy and Learning (Published in association with the UKLA) - Softcover

Lambirth, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184920196X ISBN 13: 9781849201964

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

This comprehensive introduction to language, literacy and learning in the primary school explores the theoretical issues that underpin pedagogical practice in the primary English language classroom in a straightforward manner, enabling readers to understand the resulting practice and curriculum offerings in English primary schools today.

The contributors explore new initiatives in primary language teaching, putting these into their theoretical context, and offer practical ideas, helping students to make the bridge from studying to be a teacher, through to the beginnings of their teaching career. Diversity and aspects of special educational needs are also considered in each section of the book.

This book will be essential reading both for undergraduate students of education, as well as for PGCE students.

About this title

About the Author

Robyn Cox is Associate Professor at the Australian Catholic University and a member of the executive committee of the United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA).

From the Back Cover

Focusing specifically on the needs of primary teacher trainees and the requirements for Qualified Teacher Status, this book explores new initiatives in primary language teaching in a theoretical context. Theory snapshots, task boxes and teaching ideas help students understand the theory and translate it into good practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184920196X
• ISBN 13: 9781849201964
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176
• Editor: Cox Robyn