A Guided Reader to Early Years and Primary English
Creativity, principles and practice
By Margaret Mallett | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
A Guided Reader to Early Years and Primary English draws on extracts from the published work of some of the most influential education writers to provide insight, guidance and clarity about key issues affecting early years practitioners and primary English teachers.
The book brings together key extracts from classic and contemporary writing and contextualises these in both theoretical and practical terms. The extracts are accompanied by a summary of the key ideas and issues raised, questions to promote discussion and reflective practice, and annotated further reading lists to extend thinking.
Taking a thematic approach and including a short introduction to each theme, the chapters cover:
- Models of and approaches to early years and primary English;
- Speaking and listening in English lessons: story-telling, drama, ‘booktalk’ and debate;
- Reading and responding to texts in English lessons;
- Writing in English lessons: finding a ‘voice’;
- Knowledge about language: grammar, spelling, punctuation and handwriting;
- The rich landscape of children’s literature;
- Non-fiction in English lessons;
- Planning, assessing and recording children’s progress: the learning cycle.
Aimed at trainee and newly qualified teachers, those working towards Masters level qualifications and all those involved in the teaching of early years and primary English, this accessible, but critically provocative text will be an essential resource for those that wish to deepen their understanding of early years and primary English education.
Editions of A Guided Reader to Early Years and Primary English
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317451150
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317451167
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A Guided Reader to Early Years and Primary English draws on extracts from the published work of some of the most influential education writers to provide insight, guidance and clarity about key issues affecting early years practitioners and primary English teachers.
The book brings together key extracts from classic and contemporary writing and contextualises these in both theoretical and practical terms. The extracts are accompanied by a summary of the key ideas and issues raised, questions to promote discussion and reflective practice, and annotated further reading lists to extend thinking.
Taking a thematic approach and including a short introduction to each theme, the chapters cover:
- Models of and approaches to early years and primary English;
- Speaking and listening in English lessons: story-telling, drama, ‘booktalk’ and debate;
- Reading and responding to texts in English lessons;
- Writing in English lessons: finding a ‘voice’;
- Knowledge about language: grammar, spelling, punctuation and handwriting;
- The rich landscape of children’s literature;
- Non-fiction in English lessons;
- Planning, assessing and recording children’s progress: the learning cycle.
Aimed at trainee and newly qualified teachers, those working towards Masters level qualifications and all those involved in the teaching of early years and primary English, this accessible, but critically provocative text will be an essential resource for those that wish to deepen their understanding of early years and primary English education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Guided Reader to Early Years and Primary English about?
A Guided Reader to Early Years and Primary English draws on extracts from the published work of some of the most influential education writers to provide insight, guidance and clarity about key issues affecting early years practitioners and primary English teachers.
The book brings together key extracts from classic and contemporary writing and contextualises these in both theoretical and practical terms. The extracts are accompanied by a summary of the key ideas and issues raised, questions to promote discussion and reflective practice, and annotated further reading lists to extend thinking.
Taking a thematic approach and including a short introduction to each theme, the chapters cover:
- Models of and approaches to early years and primary English;
- Speaking and listening in English lessons: story-telling, drama, ‘booktalk’ and debate;
- Reading and responding to texts in English lessons;
- Writing in English lessons: finding a ‘voice’;
- Knowledge about language: grammar, spelling, punctuation and handwriting;
- The rich landscape of children’s literature;
- Non-fiction in English lessons;
- Planning, assessing and recording children’s progress: the learning cycle.
Aimed at trainee and newly qualified teachers, those working towards Masters level qualifications and all those involved in the teaching of early years and primary English, this accessible, but critically provocative text will be an essential resource for those that wish to deepen their understanding of early years and primary English education.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Guided Reader to Early Years and Primary English?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Schools and pre-schools > Primary and middle schools
Where can I read a sample of A Guided Reader to Early Years and Primary English?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317451150
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Guided Reader to Early Years and Primary English?
Margaret Mallett
Who is the Publisher of the book A Guided Reader to Early Years and Primary English?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Guided Reader to Early Years and Primary English is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317451150) and pdf(ISBN 9781317451167)