Subject Teaching in Primary Education
- Patrick Smith - University of Wolverhampton, UK
- Lyn Dawes - University of Northampton, UK
To be a successful teacher in primary schools you need to have an informed understanding of a wide range of subjects. This book provides clear guidance of good practice teaching different subjects in primary education, informed by current curriculum directions, and full of practical advice for the classroom.
Key features:
- Clear links to the 2014 National Curriculum in England
- 'In the classroom' examples from schools demonstrate intelligent and engaging ways to teach different subjects
- Reflective questions challenge you to critically engage with what you have read and apply it to your own teaching
This is well written and very clear in outlining the complex role of a class teacher.
A necessary resource to reflect the new National Curriculum. The chapters are carefully presented and for students on the BEd Early Years Teaching route ( 3 - 7), the first chapter acts as a transition process from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Keystage 1 and beyond.
Useful text. Recommended text for Whole Curriculum Studies.
A useful text covering the range of primary subjects enabling the student to see an overview of subject knowledge and understanding in all subjects. The PE chapter highlights key principles for teaching and learning which will supplement their understanding.
This text will be used in conjunction with others, so give students a broader perspective about curriculum design and delivery.
Helpful addition to the reading for the module
A useful book to give an introduction to the primary curriculum for trainee teachers embarking on their studies. The case studies provide insights into how the curriculum could be structured in the primary classroom.
I have used this across the curriculum modules as have other colleagues in their subject areas. It's lovely for our students to see their lecturers in print.
A good text for any student studying primary education. Very assessable with each chapter providing a good overview of key issues.
'Subject Teaching in Primary Schools' is a very accessible read, and would be ideal reading for students new to teaching, and as a quick reference for teachers on subjects with which they need to become more familiar. The short chapters are pithy, and inevitably don't cover all aspects - but this is addressed by pointing to further reading by respected authors. The introduction should be read by all student teachers.
