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Rethinking the School Curriculum
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 56.95In 2000, the school curriculum in England was equipped - for the first time in the country's history - with an extensive set of aims and purposes. In this book, leading experts in the teaching of school subjects examine the significance of the new aims for the reform of the curriculum. In two general introductory chapters John White discusses the validity... 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...
Studying School Subjects
Taylor and Francis 1996; US$ 57.95School subjects and how they are viewed and positioned within education is the focus of this text. It argues that, as part of rethinking the whole school curriculum, there has been a failure to look at the historical and social background of school subjects. more...
Learning to Teach in the Primary Classroom
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 48.95This text is specially designed to support student teachers in the school based element of their course. It provides accessible guidance, backed by numerous classroom examples, on the essential knowledge and skills needed to teach effectively. The chapters cover: * Classroom organisation * Planning for children's learning * Teaching strategies * Assessment,... more...
Improving Literacy in the Primary School
Taylor and Francis 1998; US$ 58.95One of the most important challenges teachers face is making sure children can read. It is an absolutely crucial skill, and current educational policy is giving it a very high priority. Based on one of the largest studies ever undertaken of what primary schools do to improve literacy, this book reports what Professor Ted Wragg and his research team... more...
Elementary Education
ABC-CLIO 2005; US$ 45.00An overview of elementary education in the United States, spanning its history, foundations, curriculum models, technology, assessment, and special programmes. It covers instructional practices, best practices, school reform, and trends and issues in elementary education. more...
Literacy Work Stations
Stenhouse Publishers 2003; US$ 21.60This book will help teachers solve the dilemma: what does the rest of my class do while I'm working with a small reading group? The author offers practical suggestions (with photographs) for over a dozen literacy work stations that link to instruction and make preparation and management easy for teachers. more...
Writing 2
Saddleback Publishing 2000; US$ 44.95There's no such thing as too much practice. This reproducible program builds skills incrementally. By inviting students to "show what they know" in a variety of new formats, these stimulating lessons will enable struggling students to actually enjoy the learing process. As in all of the binder programs, the dual emphasis is on (1) mastery of the basics... more...
Differentiation in Practice, Grades K?5
ASCD 2003; US$ 25.95Two experts offer actual curriculum for differentiating instruction in the elementary grades. more...
Education and Public Health
ASCD 2003; US$ 7.95Engaging students in community change has far-reaching benefits that not only support but also extend beyond academic achievement. Students who participate in such efforts become better connected to their schools and communities while learning and practicing the principles of democratic citizenship. more...









