
Joyful Teaching and Learning in the Primary School
Denis Hayes(Editor)
Learning Matters Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 2. August 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-84445-122-7 (ISBN)
Description
This new title applies inspiring ideas and teaching approaches to the different subject areas taught in primary schools. Using a practical, subject-based approach, it promotes creativity, innovativeness and enthusiasm as integral to effective teaching and enhanced standards. Each chapter introduces a subject, its key issues, vital knowledge and pedagogical implications. In addition, case studies, action points, key quotes and thought-provoking suggestions for practice encourage readers to engage with the text. Offering refreshing, innovative perspectives in an accessible format, this book will help trainees and teachers to develop skills, boost their confidence and, crucially, increase their own and their pupils' enjoyment.
Reviews / Votes
"What a 'joyous' book - good to see a more informal approach to the curriculum being promoted!" (C. Olton, Senior Lecturer, St Mary's University College)More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Exeter
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sage Publications Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
286 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84445-122-7 (9781844451227)
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Person
Dr Hayes spent 17 years in a variety of primary schools, including two deputy headships and a headship. Denis is widely published and has written numerous books, all with relevance to primary teaching. He believes that the vast majority of primary teachers are motivated by altruism and the opportunity to positively influence young minds, such that teaching is as much a 'calling' as a career. Denis has a research interest in motivation for teaching and trainee teacher experiences on school placement.
Content
Teaching Joyfully
The joy of enhancing children's learning
Thinking together: enjoying dialogue with children
The joy of performance
Joyful history
The joy of teaching and learning geography
Enjoying teaching and learning outside the classroom
Running, leaping and dancing for joy
Enjoyment in the Early Years through critical reflection
The joyful teaching of reading
The joy of learning poetry off by heart
The joy of mathematics
Joyful teaching and learning in science
The joy of meeting pupil needs through developing community
Seat yourselves joyfully together
The joy of involving pupils in their own assessment
Joyfully concluding
The joy of enhancing children's learning
Thinking together: enjoying dialogue with children
The joy of performance
Joyful history
The joy of teaching and learning geography
Enjoying teaching and learning outside the classroom
Running, leaping and dancing for joy
Enjoyment in the Early Years through critical reflection
The joyful teaching of reading
The joy of learning poetry off by heart
The joy of mathematics
Joyful teaching and learning in science
The joy of meeting pupil needs through developing community
Seat yourselves joyfully together
The joy of involving pupils in their own assessment
Joyfully concluding