The Really Practical Guide to Primary Geography

The Really Practical Guide to Primary Geography
Author: Marcia Foley
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1996
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780748726172

Substantially revised to incorporate the contents of the 1995 Revised Order and its major implications for geography teaching. Includes two brand new chapters on the growing early years sector and OFSTED inspections. A whole range of different ways to organise the geography curriculum is discussed, with examples. The resources sections have been updated and expanded.

Continuum Guide to Geography Education

Continuum Guide to Geography Education
Author: Graham Butt
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2000-12-26
Genre: Education
ISBN: 082644816X

A reference guide to geography education. Entries, arranged alphabetically, cover: government legislation and reports; famous geography educators; resources; research findings; movements, trends, debates and issues; organizations; and key concepts. An analytical index helps the reader to choose paths through the book, connecting entries.

Coordinating Geography Across the Primary School

Coordinating Geography Across the Primary School
Author: John Halocha
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2005-08-05
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1135712832

Specifically designed for busy teachers who have responsibility for co-ordinating a subject area within their primary school. Each volume in the series provides a wealth of tips, case studies and photocopiable material.

The Really Practical Guide to Primary English

The Really Practical Guide to Primary English
Author: Diana Bentley
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1999
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780748729371

This book contains clear chapter objectives, suggestions for further reading on each topic and a glossary explaining key terms that the new or trainee teacher will need to understand. The authors have all taught English in the primary setting, are experienced teacher trainers and respected practitioners in their own specialist fields.

Effective Teaching in Schools

Effective Teaching in Schools
Author: Chris Kyriacou
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
Total Pages: 188
Release: 1997
Genre: Classroom management
ISBN: 9780748728886

This book is structured in three parts, firstly putting into context the wealth of research on what makes for effective teaching, then building on the foundation by looking at specific aspects of good classroom practice and finally looking at ways of reflecting on experience to improve classroom practice.

Research and Debate in Primary Geography

Research and Debate in Primary Geography
Author: Simon Catling
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2017-10-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1317480201

This book brings together recent papers which make important contributions to understanding and developing primary geography. It considers primary teachers’ and trainee teachers’ knowledge of geography; how the primary curriculum uses geography; teachers’ planning of geography teaching; the way in which aspects of geography are taught; what high quality geography might look like; and children’s geographical understanding and voices. Though geography curricula change quite often in countries around the world, the core matters noted above remain of constant and vital importance. The papers in this book either concern research with primary teachers and children, or consider key concerns in primary geography, providing important perspectives for thinking about future developments in geography teaching and curriculum initiatives in primary schools. This is a stimulating and enticing collection written by leading exponents of, and experts in, primary geography education. This book was originally published as a special issue of Education 3-13.

The Primary Teacher's Guide To The New National Curriculum

The Primary Teacher's Guide To The New National Curriculum
Author: Kate Ashcroft
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2002-09-11
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1135792143

This guide gives an overview of the curriculum arrangements which took effect in August 1995. The book outlines the main changes to the original National Curriculum and gives examples of ways to teach the new curriculum, together with enquiry tasks to take the teacher forward. It also covers each of the subjects of the revised National Curriculum, locating them within a context of whole curriculum planning. Looking at issues of differentiation, the book explores those additional elements of the curriculum, such as cross curricular themes and drama, that primary schools will wish to cover.

Aspects of Teaching Secondary Geography

Aspects of Teaching Secondary Geography
Author: Margaret Smith
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2003-09-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 113450859X

This book provides a practical illustration of the skills, knowledge and understanding required to teach in the secondary classroom. As well as discussing concepts and ideas, the book gives a critical examination of some of the key issues, and will encourage the reader to engage with the ideas and consider their views and beliefs. It is an invaluable resource for those who are learning to teach or for those teachers who wish to reflect on their teaching practice.

Mastering Primary Geography

Mastering Primary Geography
Author: Anthony Barlow
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2019-06-27
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1474295533

Mastering Primary Geography introduces the primary geography curriculum and helps trainees and teachers learn how to plan and teach inspiring lessons that make learning geography irresistible. Topics covered include: · Current developments in geography · Geography as an irresistible activity · Geography as a practical activity · Skills to develop in geography · Promoting curiosity · Assessing children in geography · Practical issues This guide includes examples of children's work, case studies, readings to reflect upon and reflective questions that all help to show students and teachers what is considered to be best and most innovative practice, and how they can use that knowledge in their own teaching to the greatest effect. The book draws on the experience of two leading professionals in primary geography, Anthony Barlow and Sarah Whitehouse, to provide the essential guide to teaching geography for all trainee and qualified primary teachers.

Teaching Humanities in Primary Schools

Teaching Humanities in Primary Schools
Author: Pat Hoodless
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2009-09-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1844455327

This book supports primary trainees in their learning and teaching approach to the core humanities subjects: geography, history and religion. It promotes an integrated approach to these subject areas and encourages trainees to reflect on the links between subjects, across the curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to Key Stage 2. This edition has been updated to incorporate the revised Professional Standards for the Award of QTS and addresses key initiatives such as Excellence and Enjoyment, Every Child Matters and the Primary National Strategy for Literacy and Mathematics.