This study guide has been revised to give practical guidance on the new standards for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and updated in line with the latest special needs Code of Practice and recent legislation. It is a firm base for student teachers on all types of initial teacher education courses - PGCE, BA (QTS), BEd and modular - and for those returning to primary teaching after a career break. It also serves as a 'refresher course' for experienced teachers, especially those transferring to primary teaching from other phases of education.Sufficiently rooted in practicalities to bridge the notorious theory/practicedivide, the book is challenging and inspiring.Its friendly, supportive and interactive style enables the reader to take control of the learning process andthere are planning sheets, pro formas and reminders to develop effective classroom practice. Each chapter provides its own learning objectives, followed byinformation, insights, activities and references to other sources of information and guidance. Overall, the Guide is an excellent starting point for those who wish to become good teachers of primary school children. INDICE: Theme 1: People in primary schools Chapter 1. Knowing your school Chapter 2. Teachers in a changing role Chapter 3. An introduction to children as pupils Chapter 4. Establishing a safe and purposeful learning environment. Theme 2. Learning Chapter 5 Traditional approaches to learning Chapter 6: Personalised Learning -- (accelerated/mind friendly learning etc.) Chapter 7: Planning for Mind Friendly learning Chapter 8: Emotional Health and Learning Chapter 9: Behaviour Management Chapter 10: Special Needs Theme 3. Planning Chapter 11: Planning Chapter 12: Planning in the Foundation Stage Chapter 13: Assessment for learning Chapter 14: Brain Breaks for the Curriculum Chapter 15: Managing and leading a class teaching team Chapter 16: A Healthy Curriculum Chapter 17: Thinking Skills in the Curriculum Theme 4: Current Issues Chapter 18: Schools as Learning Communities Chapter 19: Extended Schools Chapter 20: Education and Integrated Services Chapter 21: Modern Foreign Languages Chapter 22 Citizenship. Chapter 23 The Future.
- ISBN: 978-0-415-45324-0
- Editorial: Routledge
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 312
- Fecha Publicación: 03/09/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés