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Inspiring and supporting students to become an insightful, creative and professional teacher of primary English.
List of contents
Part 1: English in the Early Years
Chapter 1: Reading in the Early Years: Theory
Chapter 2: Reading in the Early Years: Practice
Chapter 3: Writing in the Early Years: Theory
Chapter 4: Writing in the Early Years: Practice
Part 2: Oracy and spoken language
Chapter 5: Talk, Oracy and Spoken Language: Theory
Chapter 6: Talk, Oracy and Spoken Language: Practice
Part 3: Reading
Chapter 7: The Simple View of Reading: Theory
Chapter 8: The Simple View of Reading: Practice
Chapter 9: Becoming a Reader: Theory and practice in reading for pleasure
Chapter 10: Teachers as Readers - Understanding the Importance of Children's Literature: Theory and Practice
Part 4: Writing
Chapter 11: The Teaching and Learning of Writing: Theory
Chapter 12: The Teaching and Learning of Writing: Practice
Chapter 13: Teaching Grammar and Punctuation in Context: Theory and practice
Part 5: Vocabulary and word knowledge
Chapter 14: Building Vocabulary and Word Knowledge: Theory and Practice
Part 6: Curriculum, planning and assessment
Chapter 15: Curriculum and Planning in Primary English: Theory
Chapter 16: Curriculum and Planning in Primary English: Practice
Chapter 17: Assessment in English: Theory
Chapter 18: Assessment in English: Practice
About the author
James Clements is an experienced teacher, researcher, and education writer. He has worked with groups of schools, education organisations and governments in the UK and across the world. James’ principal areas of interest are children’s development of language and language comprehension, how schools create rich reading cultures, and authentic ways of supporting children’s written communication. Prior to this, James was a primary teacher and school leader in central London. He is the author of Teaching English by the Book.
Mathew Tobin was a primary teacher and school leader for many years before becoming a senior lecturer in Primary English and Children′s Literature. He continues to work closely with school practitioners and pupils particularly with a particular focus on raising standards in English. He is passionate about raising the profile of Reading Teachers and the Reflecting Realities agenda and teaches these areas at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Mathew is often invited to chair discussions around Children′s Literature, deliver keynotes and is involved in various judging panels. His own research interests include exploring the relationships between children′s literature and the landscapes and the pedagogical potential and benefits of a locality-based curriculum.
Summary
Inspiring and supporting students to become an insightful, creative and professional teacher of primary English.
