1st Edition
Improving Children's Learning Effective Teaching in the Primary School
By Joan Dean
Copyright 2000
200 Pages
by
Routledge
200 Pages
by
Routledge
200 Pages
by
Routledge
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How can teachers improve what they do in the primary classroom? Which teaching methods will help you and your pupils to perform effectively? These are the questions that every teacher will be asking him or herself in today's climate of targets and tables. Much research over recent years has focused on the role of the teacher and how effective classroom practice is achieved. The book discusses many... Read more
1. Introduction 2.Assessing Research 3.The Children 4. The Teacher 5.The Classroom Climate 6.Effective Teaching and Learning 7.Classroom Management 8.Working in Groups 9.The Teaching of Literacy 10.The Teaching of Mathematics 11.Exceptional Children 12.Working With Parents 13.Evaluation and Record Keeping 14.The Teacher as Researcher 15.Conclusion
Biography
Joan Dean has been a headteacher, senior primary adviser and chief inspector during her years in education. She has published widely in the field and is the author of four other titles for Routledge.
'This is a positive and balanced look at what research has found to be effective for children's learning at the primary stage.' - The Times Educational Supplement
'This invaluable teacher's companion sets out to translate the findings of research into practical terms which teachers can use ... The book is peppered with references. The author has read widely and used her knowledge to help the practising classroom teacher convert theory into practice ... Altogether a very good reference book.' - The Teacher
'The book should ... be useful for head-teachers, teachers, and trainee teachers who wish to quickly update or familiarise themselves with useful research based pointers for practice in the primary classroom.' - Dr Eric Parkins, Nottingham University, UK
