Learning to Teach in the Primary School

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

First published in 2010. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Genres: Nonfiction

544 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Professor James Arthur is Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor (Staffing), and Director of the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, at the University of Birmingham.

He has written widely on the relationship between theory and practice in education, particularly the links between communitarianism, social virtues, citizenship, religion and education.

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*