Teaching English, Language and Literacy

by Dominic Wyse (Author), Mary Anne Wolpert (Author), Helen Bradford (Author), Russell Jones (Author), Mary Anne Wolpert (Author), Dominic Wyse (Author)

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  2000

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  This text provides an essential introduction for anyone learning to teach English at primary school level. Designed for students on initial teacher training courses and also of great use to those teachers wanting to keep pace with the latest developments in their specialist subject, the book covers the theory and practice of teaching English, language and literacy and is closely related to the new National Literacy Strategy. Each chapter has a specific glossary to explain terms and give suggestions for further reading. The book covers key areas that students and language co-ordinators have to manage and includes advice on: how to get an overview of the subject; the latest theories of learning; how to develop reading, including advice on choosing texts; how to improve writing skills, including advice on grammar and punctuation; how to plan and assess speaking and listening lessons; working effectively with pupils who are multilingual; and issues such as the latest thinking in educational policy, the way to plan effectively, how to incorporate ICT, working with the media and maintaining good home school links. Examples of good practice are provided throughout to encourage the best possible response to the demands of the new curriculum.

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  Paperback
  2007

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  'The book is comprehensive, up-to-date, critical and authoritative. It is also, above all, well written. It will undoubtedly become standard reading for the next generation of teachers in training and practising teachers will also learn a great deal from dipping into its contents.' David Wray, Professor of Literacy Education, University of Warwick

  Are you looking for one book that covers every aspect of the teaching of English at primary level?

  This fully updated second edition of Teaching English, Language and Literacy is an essential introduction for anyone learning to teach English at primary school level. Designed for students on initial teacher training courses, but also of great use to those teachers wanting to keep pace with the latest developments in their specialist subject. The book covers the theory and practice of teaching English, language and literacy and includes comprehensive analysis of the Primary National Strategy (PNS) Literacy Framework.

  Each chapter has a specific glossary to explain terms and gives suggestions for further reading. This second edition covers key areas that students, teachers and English co-ordinators have to manage, and includes advice on:

  • developing reading, including advice on choosing texts, and the role of phonics
  • improving writing skills, including advice on grammar and punctuation
  • planning and assessing speaking and listening lessons
  • working effectively with pupils who are multilingual
  • understanding historical developments in the subject

  • the latest thinking in educational policy and practice,
  • the use of multimedia
  • maintaining good home-school links.
  • gender and the teaching of English language and literacy

  All these chapters include clear examples of practice, coverage of key issues, analysis of research, and reflections on national policy to encourage the best possible response to the demands of the National Curriculum.