Learning to Teach in the Primary School

by James Arthur (Editor), Teresa Cremin (Editor)

Flexible, effective and creative primary school teachers require subject knowledge, an understanding of their pupils and how they learn, a range of strategies for managing behaviour and organising environments for learning, and the ability to respond to dynamic classroom situations. This third edition of Learning to Teach in the Primary School is fully updated with reference to the new National Curriculum, and has been revised to provide even more practical advice and guidance to trainee primary teachers. Twenty-two new authors have been involved and connections are now made to Northern Irish, Welsh and Scottish policies. In addition, five new units have been included

Genres: Nonfiction

684 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Umida]

Good Book

[Michael Lowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent reference for both trainees and practicing teachers alike in order to keep abreast of the latest pedagogical research. It was invaluable to me during my PGCE course.

[Meg Salvi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of information but in a well written way, and fun. Easy to read, enjoy and found it informative

[MrBReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

So I finished... I didn't read unit 9 or the bit about the scottish curriculum... however owing to my current role being a TA and not even a trainee teacher I think I can forgive myself that!

I am considering going into teaching and have seen this book on the reading list for a couple of teaching courses now so thought I'd give it a go! It's fair to say that this book covers a LOT of material and there is no way, even with my History degree, that I can retain all of it having read from cover to cover! That being said I would recommend owning this book, or the latest edition of it, and I will be looking to do this myself having only borrowed it from my local library.
If you have a genuine interest in primary education then you will find the majority of the units interesting and thought-provoking. If you are reading only because you have to or to complete an assignment then there are certainly units that will take more effort!
All in all I must thoroughly recommend the book and it will be one that I dip into time and again if I am able to purchase a copy that will not bankrupt me!!!

[Jessica sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has been invaluable to me throughout my PGCE, it features many times in assignments and always a good one to refer to when stuck.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yeah okay - 3*