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Teaching English, Language and Literacy

By Dominic Wyse, Russell Jones, Helen Bradford, Mary Anne Wolpert

Published December 7th 2000 by Routledge – 304 pages

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    978-0-415-20092-9
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    978-0-415-20091-2
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Description

This fully updated second edition of Teaching English, Language and Literacy is an essential introduction for anyone learning to teach English at primary school level. Designed for students on initial teacher training courses, but also of great use to those teachers wanting to keep pace with the latest developments in their specialist subject. The book covers the theory and practice of teaching English, language and literacy and includes comprehensive analysis of the Primary National Strategy (PNS) Literacy Framework.

Each chapter has a specific glossary to explain terms and gives suggestions for further reading. This second edition covers key areas that students, teachers and English co-ordinators have to manage, and includes advice on:

  • developing reading, including advice on choosing texts, and the role of phonics

  • improving writing skills, including advice on grammar and punctuation

  • planning and assessing speaking and listening lessons

  • working effectively with pupils who are multilingual

  • understanding historical developments in the subject

  • the latest thinking in educational policy and practice,

  • the use of multimedia

  • maintaining good home-school links.

  • gender and the teaching of English language and literacy

All these chapters include clear examples of practice, coverage of key issues, analysis of research, and reflections on national policy to encourage the best possible response to the demands of the National Curriculum.

Reviews

'There have been many books published which explore and explain the process of teaching English at primary school level, but if you prefer all your information in one place, then this could be the book for you.' - Literacy Time

Author Bio

Dominic Wyse is Senior lecturer in Early Years and Primary Education and Fellow of Churchill College at the University of Cambridge.

Russell Jones is Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at Manchester Metropolitan University. They have worked as primary teachers and subject leaders and have substantial experience of working with students and teachers

Name: Teaching English, Language and Literacy (eBook) – Routledge 
Description: By Dominic Wyse, Russell Jones, Helen Bradford, Mary Anne Wolpert. This fully updated second edition of Teaching English, Language and Literacy is an essential introduction for anyone learning to teach English at primary school level. Designed for students on initial teacher training courses, but also of great use to...
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