1st Edition
Active Learning in Primary Classrooms A Case Study Approach
Part 1 Setting the scene
Chapter 1 Setting the context: a brief overview of development of primary education
Chapter 2 Active learning: reflections on research into children’s learning and development
Chapter 3 Inclusion
Chapter 4 Starting from the Early Years
Chapter 5 Translating theory into action: the tools for effective teaching and learning
Part 2 Case studies
Introduction to the case studies
Chapter 6 'The Gruffalo Forest': getting the balance right
Chapter 7 'The Brown Paper House': harnessing curiosity
Chapter 8 'The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch': challenges and problem solving
Chapter 9 'The Farmers' Market': problem solving in a mathematical context
Chapter 10 Robots: co-operation and collaboration in the context of design and technology
Chapter 11 'Mighty UK': communication, language and literacy in a collaborative context
Chapter 12 'Art Attack': teaching the skills and connecting with an audience
Part 3 Getting started: examples of practice
Chapter 13 Sowing the seeds for active learning
Chapter 14 The planning process - stage one
Chapter 15 The planning process - stage two
Chapter 16 Further prompts
Conclusion
Biography
Jenny Monk and Cathy Silman are both experienced Primary school teachers who have a passionate interest in how children learn. They have taught in a variety of settings in both the primary and higher education sectors.
