Creative Teaching English In The Primary Classroom

Author : Chris Horner
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135396574
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creative Teaching: English in the Early Years and Primary Classroom written by Chris Horner and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-06-11 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting a range of exciting activities that support the development of creative English lessons within the existing structures of the Foundation Curriculum and the National Curriculum, this book: is packed full of interactive and creative teaching strategies provides guidance on assessing creative work highlights opportunities for creative literacy activities across the curriculum covers ages 3-11.

Author : Chris Horner
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135396566
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creative Teaching: English in the Early Years and Primary Classroom written by Chris Horner and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-06-11 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting a range of exciting activities that support the development of creative English lessons within the existing structures of the Foundation Curriculum and the National Curriculum, this book: is packed full of interactive and creative teaching strategies provides guidance on assessing creative work highlights opportunities for creative literacy activities across the curriculum covers ages 3-11.

Author : Chris Horner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780415842563
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creative Teaching: English in the Primary Classroom written by Chris Horner and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This brand new edition of Creative Teaching: English in the Primary Classroom builds on the success of the original in supporting literacy theory and practice in the primary school with key updates which reflect changes made to the curriculum. It encourages students, trainees and practicing teachers to envision and develop a classroom where children can take risks, enjoy and experiment with language, and discover and pursue their interests and talents in an imaginative yet purposeful way. Split into three main thematic sections - fiction, non-fiction and poetry - the text presents a wide range of exciting activities that encourage the development of creative literacy lessons. Coverage includes enjoyable, interactive and creative teaching strategies; guidance on assessing creative work; opportunities for creative literacy activities across the curriculum; and ideas for working with ages 5-11. Continuing to emphasise the integrated nature of speaking, listening, reading and writing, this second edition will feature new and extended coverage of: Spelling, grammar and punctuation; The importance of home and community experiences; ICT, mobile devices, eReaders and digital literacies; Techniques such as hot seating, interactive displays and visual literacy; Play and drama; Cross curricular work and new literacies. Also including up to date case studies exemplifying excellent practice, this book will prove essential and inspiring reading for all trainee and practising teachers, allowing them to reflect upon and develop their creative practice.

Author : Teresa Cremin
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317661834
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teaching English Creatively written by Teresa Cremin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it mean to teach English creatively to primary school children? Teaching English Creatively encourages and enables teachers to adopt a more creative approach to the teaching of English in the primary school. Fully updated to reflect the changing UK curricula, the second edition of this popular text explores research-informed practices and offers new ideas to develop imaginatively engaged readers, writers, speakers and listeners. Underpinned by theory and research, and illustrated throughout with examples of children’s work, it examines the core elements of creative practice and how to explore powerful literary, non-fiction, visual and digital texts creatively. Key themes addressed include: Developing creativity in and through talk and drama Creatively engaging readers and writers Teaching grammar and comprehension imaginatively and in context Profiling meaning and purpose, autonomy, collaboration and play Planning, reviewing and celebrating literacy learning Ensuring the creative involvement of the teacher Inspiring and accessible, Teaching English Creatively puts contemporary and cutting-edge practice at the forefront and includes a wealth of innovative ideas to enrich English teaching. Written by an experienced author with extensive experience of initial teacher education and English teaching in the primary school, it’s an invaluable resource for any teacher who wishes to embed creative approaches to teaching in their classroom.

Author : Rosie Turner-Bisset
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135397759
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creative Teaching: History in the Primary Classroom written by Rosie Turner-Bisset and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed specifically for teachers with little subject knowledge or experience in history, this book provides trainees with the confidence they need to teach primary history. Based on Curriculum 2000, the book provides valuable step-by-step guidance on how to create, plan, develop, organize and assess high-quality teaching activities in primary history. This book: is full of teaching approaches, practical ideas, teaching activities, real-life case studies and vignettes of good teaching practice; covers both conventional and modern approaches - such as drama, role-play, story telling, music and dance; and explains how each approach can be adapted to suit all primary ages and abilities. Children with a range of learning needs and styles respond with enthusiasm to a wide variety of teaching approaches - and this book provides trainee teachers with that repertoire and variety.

Author : Adrian Copping
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1473987172
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Being Creative in Primary English written by Adrian Copping and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2016-09-19 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why should we foster creativity in primary English? A practical and accessible text that demonstrates how creative thinking and learning can support primary English teaching. With chapters mapped to the Teachers' Standards and links to the new National Curriculum, each chapter provides a case study exploring high-quality primary English practice including planning, rationale and ideas for the classroom. These are fully grounded in a wide range of theoretical frameworks, viewpoints and values. Reflective activities in each chapter offering practical exercises and additional reading suggestions, encourage trainee teachers to further their understanding of how theory translates to classroom practice. This inspiring book helps support learning, teaching and assessment without losing innovation, excitement and motivation for both teachers and children.

Author : Janice Bland
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472588592
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teaching English to Young Learners written by Janice Bland and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-24 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at student teachers, educators and practitioners, Teaching English Language to Young Learners outlines and explains the crucial issues, themes and scenarios relating to this area of teaching. Each chapter by a leading international scholar offers a thorough introduction to a central theme of English as a foreign language (EFL) with preteens, with clear presentation of the theoretical background and detailed references for further reading, providing access to the most recent scholarship. Exploring the essential issues critically and in-depth, including the disadvantages as well as advantages of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) with young learners, topics include: - task-based learning in the primary school; - storytelling; - drama; - technology; - vocabulary development; - intercultural understanding; - Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) scenarios; - assessment. Innovative and rapidly emerging topics are covered, such as immersion teaching, picturebooks in the EFL classroom and English with pre-primary children.

Author : Juliet Desailly
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1473952484
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creativity in the Primary Classroom written by Juliet Desailly and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2015-09-18 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘A highly practical overview of creative teaching and learning for both novice and seasoned primary teachers; this second edition features useful content on the new National Curriculum in England, such as possibilities for creativity in different subjects and consideration of creative assessment. In a nutshell, super-accessible and inspiring!’ -Emese Hall, PGCE Primary Lead & MA Creative Arts in Education Tutor, University of Exeter Creativity is an integral element of any primary classroom, and the new curriculum allows greater freedom than ever before to incorporate this in your teaching. Being a creative teacher involves generating new ideas, reflecting upon and evaluating different teaching approaches, and establishing an environment that supports creativity in your pupils. Filled with ideas, activities and reflective tasks and underpinned by relevant theory, this practical book explores how to develop as a creative teacher, empowering you to implement your own engaging and inspiring approaches to planning, teaching and assessment. Drawing from detailed real-life examples, this second edition includes: · Updated links to the new National Curriculum and Teachers’ Standards · More guidance for each curriculum subject area · Increased coverage of assessment and creative teaching for differentiation

Author : Dan Davies
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317437586
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teaching Science Creatively written by Dan Davies and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-08-05 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can you unlock your own creativity to help children learn science creatively? How do you bring the world of ‘real science’ into the classroom? Where does science fit in a creative curriculum? This second edition of Teaching Science Creatively has been fully updated to reflect new research, initiatives and developments in the field. It offers innovative starting points to enhance your teaching and highlights curiosity, observation, exploration and enquiry as central components of children’s creative learning in science. Illustrated throughout with examples from the classroom and beyond, the book explores how creative teaching can harness children’s sense of wonder about the world around them. With easily accessible chapters, it offers a comprehensive introduction to the core elements of creative science learning, supporting both teacher and child in developing scientific concepts and skills. The book explores key issues such as: • the links between scientific and creative processes • how to teach creatively, and for creativity • the role of play in early scientific learning • developing scientific understanding through drama (new) • using the outdoors in science • how theories of learning relate to children’s creative development • teaching science topics in innovative and creative ways – games, drama, role play, puppets, mini-safaris and welly walks! Stimulating and accessible, with contemporary and cutting-edge practice at the forefront, Teaching Science Creatively introduces fresh ideas to support and motivate both new and experienced primary teachers. It is an essential purchase for any professional who wishes to incorporate creative approaches to teaching science in their classroom.

Author : Toni S. Bickart
Publisher : Heinemann Educational Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building the Primary Classroom written by Toni S. Bickart and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Building the Primary Classroom" puts the best elements of classroom management and curriculum content together in one concise volume.