Primary English: Teaching Theory and Practice
- Jane Medwell - The University of Nottingham, UK
- David Wray - University of Warwick, UK
- Hilary Minns - University of Warwick, UK
- Vivienne Griffiths - Canterbury Christ Church University, UK
- Liz Coates - University of Warwick, UK
Achieving QTS Series
The essential teaching theory and practice text for primary English. Covering the skills of planning, monitoring and assessment and class management, it relates these specifically to primary English. With full coverage of the theory and practice required for effective and creative English teaching, this text is an essential guide for all trainees working towards QTS. Throughout, practical guidance and features support trainees to translate this learning to the classroom, embed ICT in their lessons and to understand the wider context of their teaching. This Sixth Edition includes links to the 2012 Teachers' Standards and notes on the new National Curriculum.
Key Features
- All chapters and content are clearly linked to the 2012 Teachers' Standards
- Separately examines the teaching of key literacy skills in KS1 and KS2
- Practical and accessible guide to English teaching
- Key features encourage the reader to reflect on their learning and make links between theory and practice
Generally very useful.
A good comprehensive text for ITE students that provides theory and practice in primary English.
The new edition of the book currently on the students' recommended book list.
A very useful book which explains how to put the theory of teaching english into a classroom situation.
The M-level extension is really useful for students working at Masters level.
Jane Medwell clearly understands her subject and conveys her passion for the subject in a way that makes it highly accessible to trainees.
A useful overview of the teaching of Primary English. Accessible to students; linked to the new standards. Reflection tasks, M Level extensions and recommended reading are particularly useful. Students have also been recommended the accompanying 'Knowledge and Understanding' text. Reading both alongside each other provides the essential links between subject knowledge, theory and practice.
A basic guide to subject knowledge - it is an 'entry level' text but useful in pre-course reading requirements
This was not challenging enough for my tutor group
A welcome update of a book that should be on every PGCE student's bookshelf.