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Primary English Across the Curriculum



June 2012 | 200 pages | Learning Matters
This book supports trainee teachers working towards primary QTS in teaching primary English across all areas of the curriculum.

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.

 
PART 1 : INTRODUTION
 
English as a Core Skill
 
Language
 
Literature Across the Curriculum
 
Non-fiction Text Types
 
English as an Additional Language
 
Thinking Skills
 
PART 2: INTRODUCTION
 
Teachers' Wider Roles: Communication and Assessment
 
The Role of Primary English in Researching Teaching and Learning
 
Global Perspectives
 
Beyond Your Initial Training: Celebrating And Promoting English
 
Appendix 1: Model Answers to the Self-assessment Questions
 
Appendix 2: Language Books
 
Appendix 3: Children's Literature Books
 
Index

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.

Mrs Kulwinder Maude
Education , Kingston University
June 23, 2016

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.

Mrs Malgorzata Hirst
School of Education, Hertfordshire University
September 16, 2015

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.

Mrs Nicola Sperrin
Education and Community, University College Birmingham
July 30, 2013

Essential reading for all primary teaching students.

Mrs Alison Silby
School of Sport and Education, Brunel University
July 20, 2013

Useful book to give creative ideas to both under gradaute and post graduate teacher training students.

Dr Elaine Haywood
School of Education, Nottingham Trent University
May 14, 2013

This is a useful addition to literature on cross curricular teaching, with a clear focus on English.

Karen Lockney
Faculty of Education (Carlisle), University of Cumbria
February 19, 2013

A good introductory text to English across the curriculum...would also be useful for Secondary colleagues.

Michelle Lowe
Institute for Education Policy Research (Stoke), Staffordshire University
February 14, 2013

A useful overview of the place of the this key subject area.

Mr Neil Rutledge
Education (Carlisle), University of Cumbria
December 16, 2012

An interesting, thoughtful text which explores a wide range of themes and provides learning-led activity ideas for student teachers.

Miss Rebecca Matthews
Education , St Mary's College
November 14, 2012

A very clear and relevant text.

Mr David Scott
Faculty of Education & Theology, York St John University College
November 10, 2012