
Teaching English, Language and Literacy
Routledge Falmer (Publisher)
Published on 7. December 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-415-20092-9 (ISBN)
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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.
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 / Votes
'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 TimeMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 159 mm
Weight
522 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-20092-9 (9780415200929)
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Other editions
New editions

Dominic Wyse | Russell Jones | Helen Bradford
Teaching English, Language and Literacy
Book
10/2007
2nd Edition
Routledge
€50.94
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Additional editions
Dominic Wyse | Russell Jones | Helen Bradford
Teaching English, Language and Literacy
Book
12/2000
Routledge Falmer
€148.56
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Persons
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
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
Author
Institute of Education, University College London, UK
University of Cambridge, UK
Content
Part I: Introduction: 1.The History of English, Language and Literacy: 2.Theories of Learning Part II: Reading: 3.The Development of Reading: 4.Texts for Children: 5.Analysing Texts: 6.Listening To Children Read: 7.Phonics: 8.Routines for Reading: 9.Reading for Information: 10.Reading Recovery: 11.Assessing Reading: Part III:Writing 12.The Development of Writing: 13.Composition: 14.Genre and the Process of Writing: 15.Spelling: 16.Handwriting: 17.Punctuation: 18.Grammmar: 19.Assessing Writing: Part IV:Speaking and Listening 20.The Development of Talk: 21.Accent, Dialect and Standard English: 22.Planning for Talk: 23.Play and Language: 24.Drama: 25.Assessing Talk: Part V:General Issues 26.Planning: 27.Home/School Links: 28.ICT: 29.Supporting Black and Multilingual Children: 30.Poetry: 31.The Media