This accessible yet authoritative book affirms the vital role of creativity in writing, and considers and encourages flexible, innovative practices in the teaching of writing. Importantly, the book reflects upon teachers' imaginative practices in the teaching of writing. Importantly, the book reflects upon teachers' imaginative and artistic involvement in the writing process as role models, collaborators, artists and writers themselves. Arguing that children's creative use of their language is key to the development of their language and literacy skills, this book focuses on the...
This accessible yet authoritative book affirms the vital role of creativity in writing, and considers and encourages flexible, innovative practices in...
This accessible yet authoritative book affirms the vital role of creativity in writing, and considers and encourages flexible, innovative practices in the teaching of writing. Importantly, the book reflects upon teachers' imaginative practices in the teaching of writing. Importantly, the book reflects upon teachers' imaginative and artistic involvement in the writing process as role models, collaborators, artists and writers themselves. Arguing that children's creative use of their language is key to the development of their language and literacy skills, this book focuses on the...
This accessible yet authoritative book affirms the vital role of creativity in writing, and considers and encourages flexible, innovative practices in...
This book builds on the guidance given by the Primary Strategy for Literacy. By 'filling in the gaps' that the planning documentation leaves, the book provides teachers with the structures and ideas to plan creatively and effectively for their children whilst following and enhancing the recommendations of the strategy. It includes:
clear and practical ways to plan units of work that embrace reading, writing, speaking and listening, in exciting and active ways
examples of effective practice using children's work that highlight the effects of creative planning
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This book builds on the guidance given by the Primary Strategy for Literacy. By 'filling in the gaps' that the planning documentation leaves, the b...
This book builds on the guidance given by the Primary Strategy for Literacy. By 'filling in the gaps' that the planning documentation leaves, the book provides teachers with the structures and ideas to plan creatively and effectively for their children whilst following and enhancing the recommendations of the strategy. It includes:
clear and practical ways to plan units of work that embrace reading, writing, speaking and listening, in exciting and active ways
examples of effective practice using children's work that highlight the effects of creative planning
...
This book builds on the guidance given by the Primary Strategy for Literacy. By 'filling in the gaps' that the planning documentation leaves, the b...
Making Poetry Happen provides a valuable resource for trainee and practicing teachers, enabling them to become more confident and creative in teaching what is recognized as a very challenging aspect of the English curriculum. The volume editors draw together a wide-range of perspectives to provide support for development of creative practices across the age phases, drawing on learners' and teachers' perceptions of what poetry teaching is like in all its forms and within a variety of contexts, including: - inspiring young people to write poems - engaging invisible pupils...
Making Poetry Happen provides a valuable resource for trainee and practicing teachers, enabling them to become more confident and creative i...
In order to be a successful primary teacher you need a clear understanding of good teaching practice across the subjects that make up the primary curriculum.
This second edition has been fully updated to include key points from the 2014 National Curriculum in England, balancing a clear discussion of the principles behind high quality teaching with the requirements of current policy. An emphasis on creative approaches supports you in developing inspiring cross-curricular practice in your classroom.
New to this edition:
Links to the 2014 National Curriculum in...
In order to be a successful primary teacher you need a clear understanding of good teaching practice across the subjects that make up the primary c...
