Offering practical advice on dealing with the issues raised by the Code of Practice, this book will be of particular interest to teachers and head teachers in primary schools. From assessment through to staff development everything is covered more »
Aimed at non specialist primary teachers, this book offers support for the two attainment targets of the National Curriculum in art: investigating and making, and knowledge and understanding. ... more » more »
Model Number: BBT203151046DLDA
Author: Scott, Edited by David and Robin Usher
This book explores educational research in terms of the relationship between epistemology, methodology and practice. The book is divided into two sections and the issues covered are central to all within the research community. more »
The author addresses the main issues of exclusion and relates them to the main theory/literature in the area. He 'unpicks' the major theories and applies them to possible ways of working with children in the classroom. more »
This book investigates the 'series' in children's literature. It explores the nature and appeal of series writing, it provides an historical overview and looks at the nature of literary criticism applied to children's literature. more »
The challenge of school improvement for failing schools is a complex and much debated issue. This text attempts to help those working in, or working with, failing schools and aims to contradict the notion that there are no quick fixes. more »
Product Info In this provocative book, David McNamara argues that a teacher centred approach to primary teaching is, especially in the later years, in the best interests of the children. more »
Product Info Encourages practical engagement with the subject through making and listening to music, reflecting on experiences and sharing views. more »
Covers the social role of educational research, an area where there has been little published. Covers a range of conceptual and theoretical discussions and applies these concepts to our analysis of empirical studies. more »
This revised edition explains the different types and patterns of questions primary teachers may ask and offers useful practical exercises to enable both experienced and trainee teachers to improve their own and others' questioning skills. more »
Provides advice and suggestions for improving practice, and shows a coodinator can create policies and links that work, exploit resources to the best effect, and develop the knowledge and expertise that will raise school standards. more »
