Systematic synthetic phonics is central to the teaching of early reading and is a key element in Ofsted inspections of both schools and teacher training providers. For children, learning about phonics represents an integral part of their journey to becoming successful readers and writers. This text offers tried and tested strategies for developing an understanding of phonics and the development of effective pedagogy. Designed to be read over a week, the book is divided into seven chapters, each detailing clear strategies, examining the strategy in action and summarising the relevant...

An essential text for all those undertaking an education or teaching degree within higher education, providing study support and skills development for academic writing and referencing.

An essential text for all those undertaking an education or teacher training degree within higher education, providing study support, skills and strategies for success.

Critical Thinking Skills for your Education Degree provides you with a sound knowledge and understanding of: the nature of critical thinking, and its relevance and importance in HE how to adopt a critical approach to all aspects of your studies within education the importance of active, critical reading, and how it allows you an efficient, principled, effective assessment of the literature in your field the need to adopt a critical approach to writing, characterised by analytical and evaluative use of sources and the development of your own `voice' If you are embarking on...