Mastering Primary English

About the Author

James Archer is the Centre Director of the International Montessori Institute at Leeds Becket University, UK.

Judith Roden is Teaching Fellow at Canterbury Christ Church University, UK.

Product Description

Mastering Primary English introduces the primary English curriculum and helps trainees and teachers learn how to plan and teach inspiring lessons that make English learning irresistible.

Topics covered include:
· Current developments in English
· English as an irresistible activity
· English as a practical activity
· Skills to develop in English
· Promoting curiosity
· Assessing children in English
· Practical issues

This guide includes examples of children's work, case studies, readings to reflect upon and reflective questions that all help to exemplify what is considered to be best and most innovative practice. The book draws on the experience of two leading professionals in primary English, Wendy Jolliffe and David Waugh, to provide the essential guide to teaching English for all trainee and qualified primary teachers.

Review

An accessible and engaging introduction to English teaching in the primary school, which addresses contemporary issues such as assessment without levels, creativity and mastery teaching. The discussion is enriched and strengthened by practical examples and references to research, with key concepts and terminology clearly explained.
Kate Allott, Senior Lecturer, School of Education, York St John University, UK

An excellent book for anyone involved in teaching primary English. This is a wide-ranging and very readable exploration of the current approaches in schools, making simple and clear links between research and practice, alongside providing many well-chosen examples of application in primary classrooms.
John Bennett, Programme Directorand Lecturer of Education, University of Hull, UK

This book provides many windows of opportunity, where new practitioners are able to learn how to secure their Primary English teaching. Whether this is by adopting a creative, or cooperative approach, developing knowledge of promoting effective Speaking and Listening or securing the skills of the four modes of language. Each chapter enlightens the reader further.
Megan Stephenson, Senior Lecturer in Primary English, Leeds Trinity University, UK.