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English 7-11
Taylor and Francis 2002; US$ 48.95This book focuses on approaches to the teaching of primary English at Key Stage 2 in the context of the National Curriculum. Through a series of guided activities, teachers are encouraged to reflect upon particular teaching strategies and activities such as: an analysis of language and literacy, the processes of language and literacy, the use of topic... more...
Catullus and the Poetics of Roman Manhood
Cambridge University Press 2001; US$ 48.00A fresh reading of Catullus' poems as social performances of a 'poetics of manhood'. It exploits cultural anthropological accounts of male social interaction in the premodern Mediterranean, which are placed in a Roman historical context and illuminated by a postmodern poetics of performativity, juxtaposition, simultaneity, and intertextuality. more...
Teaching and Learning Literacy
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 42.95David Wray offers a range of practical suggestions for enhancing literacy work in primary and secondary schools (KS 1-3). The book is based on the idea that the purpose of literacy teaching is to enable pupils to understand and create meaningful, whole texts. It deliberately takes a cross-curricular view of literacy and will appeal to teachers who... more...
Classroom Interactions and Social Learning
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 57.95Today's classroom presents a wealth of opportunities for social interaction amongst pupils, leading to increased interest in teachers and researchers into the social nature of learning. While classroom interaction can be a valuable tool for learning, it does not necessarily lead to useful learning experiences. Through case studies, this book highlights... more...
Extending Literacy
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 63.95One 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 have commented on the tendency for children to do little more than copy out sections of non-fiction texts. The Exeter Extending Literacy (EXEL) project was set up with the aim of exploring... more...
Primary English: Extending Knowledge in Practice
SAGE Publications 2008; US$ 28.00A practical, standards-based text that extends and deepens subject knowledge and helps trainees turn that into effective teaching. more...
Teaching Literacy Effectively in the Primary School
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 44.95This book discusses the implications arising from the authors' research into what constitutes an effective teacher of literacy. They have been able to identify what effective teachers know, understand and do which enable them to put effective teaching of literacy into practice in the primary phase. By identifying the strategies used by these teachers,... more...
Primary English: Teaching Theory and Practice
SAGE Publications 2012; Not AvailableNew edition of this popular text for primary trainees aimed at consolidating and developing their English teaching skills. Now linked to the 2012 Teachers' Standards. more...
Primary English: Knowledge and Understanding
SAGE Publications 2012; Not AvailableNew edition of the essential English subject knowledge text for primary trainees. Now linked to the 2012 Teachers' Standards. more...
Results that Matter
Wiley 2006; US$ 40.00Today's communities—whether they are currently strong, or struggling to survive—face difficult challenges if they want to be tomorrow's healthy, vibrant communities. The challenge for leaders and citizens of modern communities is not just to solve specific problems today. Their real challenge is to keep learning from their experience so... more...









