The Primary Curriculum

Providing an overview of the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to teach the primary curriculum, this book offers an informed critical approach to the teaching of core and foundation subjects in primary education. Underpinned by contemporary research and current policy The Primary Curriculum combines coverage of key subject-specific issues with relevant pedagogical approaches to teaching, offering a comprehensive overview of each major subject of primary education. Particular emphasis is placed on cross-curricular and creative approaches to teaching intelligently across different subject areas within the current curriculum framework. Curriculum progression from Foundation Stage through to Key Stage 2 is also emphasised. The Primary Curriculum is an essential companion for all students on primary initial teacher education courses. Patricia Driscoll, Andrew Lambirth and Judith Roden are established primary education authors and teach on initial teacher education courses at Canterbury Christ Church University.

ISBN 1849205973   Pages 296 ISBN13 9781849205979 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 499 Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd   Published in London Imprint SAGE Publications Ltd   Height (mm) 232 Format Paperback   Width (mm) 186 Publication date 12 Aug 2011   Spine width (mm) 15 DEWEY 372.19   Academic level Tertiary education DEWEY edition DC22

An Introduction to Literacy - Andrew Lambirth An Introduction to Mathematics - Gina Donaldson An Introduction to Science - Judith Roden An Introduction to Design Technology - James Archer An Introduction to History - Rosemary Walters An Introduction to Geography - Simon Hoult An Introduction to Physical Education - Kristy Howells An Introduction to Information Communication Technology - Michael Green An Introduction to Music - Vanessa Young An Introduction to Art and Design - Claire Hewlett and Claire Unsworth An Introduction to Religious Education - Lynn Revell An Introduction to Primary Languages - Patricia Driscoll An Introduction to Cross-Curricular Learning - Jonathan Barnes

'This is a book that does what it claims to do. It offers a clear, concise and creative introduction to the primary curriculum. It is written in a most accessible style by well known and well established teacher educators who have vast experience of supporting the professional, academic and personal development of student teachers and teachers. It is an excellent resource for students and beginner teachers. I expect it will become the core text on teacher education courses' - Professor Kathy Hall, University College Cork

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