Policy and Practice in Primary Education

By Robin Alexander

Detailed accounts of two influential initiatives of the 1990s, whose educational and political lessons remain highly relevant: systemic and pedagogic reform in one of Britain’s...

1997 | Paperback: 978-0-415-12837-7 (Routledge)

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Extending Literacy

Developing Approaches to Non-Fiction

By Maureen Lewis, David Wray

One of the most problematic areas in the teaching and development of literacy appears to concern children's interactions with non-fiction books. Many surveys and reports...

1997 | Paperback: 978-0-415-12830-8 (Routledge)

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Primary Science

Knowledge and Understanding

Edited by Jenny Kennedy

Many primary school teachers feel that they do not have sufficient knowledge or understanding of scientific subjects, simply because they are not science specialists.
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1997 | Paperback: 978-0-415-12912-1 (Routledge)

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National Curriculum In The Early Years

Challenges And Opportunities

Edited by Dr Theo Cox, Theo Cox

The child-centred principles of early years education - which emphasize play and holistic learning - are being challenged by the implementation of a subject-based National...

1996 | Paperback: 978-0-7507-0601-8 (Routledge)

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Young Children, Parents and Professionals

Enhancing the links in early childhood

By Margaret Henry

As early year education and very early child care increase, parents and professionals face many difficult questions. What are the effects of early education on...

1996 | Paperback: 978-0-415-12832-2 (Routledge)

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Partnership in the Primary School

Working in Collaboration

By Jean Mills

Working in 'partnership' in primary schools is an approach that is transforming the classrooms of the 1990s. It is now widely acknowledged that a collaborative...

1996 | Paperback: 978-0-415-13901-4 (Routledge)

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Understanding Art in Primary Schools

Edited by Les Tickle

Even the youngest children in primary schools are now required not only to make art, but also to study it, developing an understanding of the...

1996 | Paperback: 978-0-415-13031-8 (Routledge)

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Understanding Design and Technology in Primary Schools

Cases from Teachers' Research

Edited by Les Tickle

Teaching design and technology to young children has set new challenges for primary school managers, teachers, pupils and parents. Through the use of frank and...

1996 | Paperback: 978-0-415-13032-5 (Routledge)

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Effective Curriculum Management

Co-ordinating Learning in the Primary School

Edited by Neil Kitson, John O'Neill

Written by experienced teachers and teacher trainers, this book focuses on:
*the issues which curriculum co-ordinators need to consider
*how best to manage the learning...

1996 | Paperback: 978-0-415-12409-6 (Routledge)

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Differentiation and Diversity in the Primary School

Edited by Eve Bearne

Differentiation is a key part of effective teaching; structuring learning experiences to suit the needs of the individual child plays a major part in the...

1996 | Paperback: 978-0-415-13198-8 (Routledge)

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