Primary/Elementary Education

Rather than relying exclusively on biological and socialization theories of gender construction, Blaise breaks down theoretical barriers with new understandings of how gender is socially and politically constructed by young children...

Poetry – from reading to writing covers the process of writing a poem with pupils in key stage two, from reading examples right through to writing their own piece...

Poetry – from reading to writing covers the process of writing a poem with pupils in key stage two, from reading examples right through to writing their own piece...

Why is primary education so high on the political agenda, and so contentious?  Why should busy teachers trouble themselves with the politics of the work? This accessible introduction to one of the thorniest aspects of a primary teacher’s role aims to support your understanding of the constant change..

In Powerful Pedagogy, Ruth Powley, Love Learning Ideas blogger and experienced teacher and school leader, debunks teaching and learning myths and shows how the more we know about pedagogy, the more able we are to make informed, efficient choices about our practice, saving ourselves valuable time...

In Powerful Pedagogy, Ruth Powley, Love Learning Ideas blogger and experienced teacher and school leader, debunks teaching and learning myths and shows how the more we know about pedagogy, the more able we are to make informed, efficient choices about our practice, saving ourselves valuable time...

This easy-to-use and accessible book has been specifically written for teaching assistants. It is packed with practical activities, ideas and strategies to help you to enhance your pupils’ scientific understanding...

Primary Teaching Assistants: Learners and Learning draws together the key ideas that are of central importance to teaching assistants and other support staff working in primary schools. It presents a rich variety of material written by teachers, teaching assistants, researchers and parents, that has..

Primary Teaching Assistants: Learners and Learning draws together the key ideas that are of central importance to teaching assistants and other support staff working in primary schools. It presents a rich variety of material written by teachers, teaching assistants, researchers and parents, that has..

First Published in 2009. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company...

This handbook offers a programme to enhance teachers’ confidence in engaging their children in effective group work which allows for more active participation, more on-task focus and higher levels of achievement. Packed with valuable strategies for teachers and fun activities for children, it offer..

An explanation of the different types and patterns of questions primary teachers should ask and offers useful practical exercises to enable both experienced and trainee teachers to improve their own and others' questioning skills...