Primary English Across the Curriculum
- Karen Tulloch - St Mary's University College
- Judith Cullen - St Mary's University College
- Enid Jones - St Mary's University College, Twickenham
- Linda Saunders - St Mary's University, Twickenham
- Gillian Turner - St Mary's University College, Twickenham
Transforming Primary QTS Series
Focused on teaching a more integrated and inclusive curriculum, this text draws out meaningful cross curriculur links and explores how the teaching of English can take place across the whole curriculum. It examines how a teacher's effective use of English is essential in supporting learning in all subjects and considers the role of the teacher in promoting English. Chapters cover topics such as language, literature, EAL and thinking skills. Incorporating the latest thinking in primary English and including exemplars of current good practice, this practical guide encourages trainee teachers to explore learning and teachig in new ways.
About the Transforming QTS Series
This series reflects the new creative way schools are begining to teach, taking a fresh approach to supporting trainees as they work towards primary QTS. Titles provide full up to date resources focused on teaching a more integrated and inclusive curriculum, and texts draw out meaningful and explicit cross curricular links.
This book is a valuable addition to he core texts for Initial Teacher Training. I like the layout where almost every thing is illustrated with a case study example and follow up readings are suggested for people who would like to enhance their knowledge further.
This is a very useful book which focuses on the importance of teaching English across the curriculum and provides information on how it can be delivered creatively in different curriculum areas. The book addresses potential challenges teachers come across and offers valuable practical tips and advice to all primary practitioners.
This book enables the reader to see how English can be developed across the curriculum. The links to the Teachers Standards support planning and assessment, and the clearly identifiable sections are detailed in their content. There are ideas to develop good practice, and reasoning behind 'why' certain aspects are necessary in teaching English today. Theoretical references are up to date and relevant, and this book would assist those undertaking research.
Essential reading for all primary teaching students.
Useful book to give creative ideas to both under gradaute and post graduate teacher training students.
This is a useful addition to literature on cross curricular teaching, with a clear focus on English.
A good introductory text to English across the curriculum...would also be useful for Secondary colleagues.
A useful overview of the place of the this key subject area.
An interesting, thoughtful text which explores a wide range of themes and provides learning-led activity ideas for student teachers.
A very clear and relevant text.
