Welcome to your Primary Studies and Research - Primary (Inspiration Teacher training) reading list! Here you will find the resources to support you throughout your module.
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Primary Mathematics: Teaching Theory and Practice by Mooney, C. ; Briggs, M. ; Hansen, A. ; McCullouch, J. ; Fletcher, M.An extensive knowledge of the primary Mathematics curriculum is not enough for trainee teachers, they need to know how to teach Maths in the primary classroom.This is the essential teaching theory and practice text for primary Mathematics that takes a focused look at the practical aspects of teaching. It covers the important skills of classroom management, planning, monitoring and assessment and relates these specifically to primary Maths, with new material on assessment without levels. And to support students even further with the very latest strategies in classroom practice, this 8th edition now includes online resources: Practical lesson ideas for the classroom The Primary National Curriculum for Mathematics in Key Stages one and two Tips for planning primary Mathematics Useful weblinks for primary Mathematics teaching
Call Number: 372.7044 MOO
ISBN: 9781526439154
Publication Date: 2018
Teaching Systematic Synthetic Phonics in Primary Schools by Jolliffe, W. ; Waugh, D. ; Carss, A.Systematic synthetic phonics is a key strategy in the teaching of reading. This text supports trainee teachers working towards primary QTS in how to use phonics effectively. It explores what works in phonics teaching, and why. It begins with the subject knowledge that underpins effective teaching and goes on to explore pedagogy from the early years to Key Stage 2. The book includes a review of different popular phonics programmes, set against the DfE (2011) criteria for high-quality phonics teaching. This second edition has been updated in line with the new National Curriculum, includes new guidance on the Year 1 phonics screening check and new lessons ideas and practical guidance for teaching phonics.
Call Number: 372.465 JOL
ISBN: 9781473908246
Publication Date: 2015
Primary English: Knowledge and Understanding by Medwell, J.A. ; Wray, D. ; Moore, G.E. ; Griffiths, V.Now with online resources to support subject knowledge!Secure subject knowledge and understanding is the foundation of confident, creative and effective teaching. To help your students master this, the 8th edition of this established text now comes with a range of online resources available on the brand new companion website including: Interactive English subject knowledge audit: to assess your students subject knowledge in primary English. Save valuable teaching time at the start of the year by setting is as a pre-course audit and ensure students have an accurate picture of their ability before they begin. Grading your students′ overall performance, results can be shared with you immediately and include further reading suggestions so students can revisit areas where they require improvement. Reflective self-assessment questions: more than 70 'check your learning' questions help consolidate students' understanding of each chapter topic and monitor their learning as they work through the book. Irregular verbs: a handy reference of all the irregular verbs so trainees can teach English confidently. Glossary: building students′ knowledge, the full online glossary of terms for English helps them know their 'digraph' from your 'soliloquy'. This 8th edition, covering the whole primary curriculum, also includes new chapters on handwriting and the nature of learning. Updated interactive activities throughout the book engage students in their learning and enable discussion. Using this book in conjunction with the free online resources really makes this the complete package for developing English subject knowledge.