Teaching Languages in the Primary School
Author | : Philip Hood |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 251 |
Release | : 2015-01-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781473916807 |
ISBN-13 | : 1473916801 |
Rating | : 4/5 (801 Downloads) |
Download or read book Teaching Languages in the Primary School written by Philip Hood and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2015-01-19 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Languages are now a more important part of primary education than ever before, and all successful primary teachers need to understand the principles that support good language teaching and learning. This second edition provides a coherent overview of teaching and learning languages, combining practical strategies for use in the classroom with engaging coverage of how to teach, informed by academic research and theory. Key features of this new edition: Fully updated coverage of policy and curriculum developments, including the 2014 National Curriculum and the Teachers’ Standards A new chapter on curriculum, planning and assessment for KS2 Expanded coverage of the transition from primary to secondary school and the implications for teaching More examples of creative teaching and learning throughout. This is essential reading for all students studying primary languages on initial teacher education courses, including undergraduate (BEd, BA with QTS), postgraduate (PGCE, School Direct, SCITT), and also NQTs.