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Developing Literacy in the Primary Classroom



June 2014 | 264 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
Primary literacy involves many different learning processes, which can make it challenging to teach, particularly in diverse classroom environments.
 
Combining an examination of theory and research with practical case studies and real examples of teaching practice, this book shows trainee and early career teachers how to engage and motivate children to develop a range of primary English skills.
 
Chapters incorporate broader aspects of primary teaching such as active learning, self-regulation and assessment, and activities and discussion points explore how to apply important principles to your own teaching.
 
Drawing from international research and aware of policy developments in different countries, the book covers key topics on primary teacher education courses, including:
  • The foundations of reading, writing and oracy skills
  • Planning, assessment and classroom organisation
  • Using new technologies and social media as tools for learning
  • Engaging with the literacy needs of diverse learners.
This is essential reading for students on university-based and school-based courses preparing to teach in primary education, and early career teachers seeking to continue their professional learning.  
  
Dr Gary Woolley is senior lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia.
 
What is literacy in today’s world?
 
Language learning: The foundation for literacy
 
Reading
 
Listening, speaking, viewing, and acting
 
Writing, designing, filming and Web 2.0 tools
 
Children’s literature
 
Reading comprehension
 
Information texts, inquiry and ICT
 
Diverse learners and literacy
 
Planning, organisation and literacy engagement
 
Assessment
 
Home and school literacy partnerships

This book has really useful discussions and case studies to utilize with undergraduate students. It has been really useful on the module 'Literacy and Numeracy in Focus'.

Mrs Claire Pescott
Early Years and Education, University of South Wales (Glamorgan)
January 29, 2018

an excellent book for literacy

Ms alison mary stevenson
Early years & young people, North West Regional college
May 25, 2016

The book offers a lot in Terms of theoretical Background as well as practical relevance.

Miss Lisa Paleczek
Educational Science, University of Graz
March 16, 2015

A well-written and useful text which covers several important topics.

Dr David Waugh
School of Education, Durham University
December 10, 2015

This book offers very handy theoretical base about literacy. In addition to that it deals with reading comprehension, ICT in literacy teaching, how to treat diverse learners. I recommend teachers and prospective teachers.

Mr Kerem Coskun
Primary Education, Artvin Coruh University
August 25, 2014

A comprehensive book on the development of children's literacy, including the use of ICT, web tools and film. With helpful discussion points throughout the chapters, this would be of benefit for initial teacher education.

Mrs Sue Fraser
School of Education, Social Work &, Dundee University
August 14, 2014

A very useful book with applications not just in primary but for those new to English language learning in Secondary

Ms Ingrid Spencer
School of Education, Univ. of Leicester
July 17, 2014

Gary Woolley

Dr Gary Woolley is senior lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia. More About Author

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