Becoming a primary school teacher / Dominic Wyse.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wyse, Dominic, 1964-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Elementary school teaching--Great Britain.

Elementary school teaching.

Elementary school teachers--Training of--Great Britain.

Elementary school teachers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (136 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge Falmer, 2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book is essential reading for students just beginning a career in primary school teaching. Written with the needs and questions of the new student teacher in mind, it covers the fundamental aspects of the job of the primary school teacher in an inspiring yet down-to-earth way. Each chapter covers a key issue in primary education.Becoming a Primary School Teacher is the perfect introductory text for the student teacher, helping them to prepare for their first school experience. It will also be of interest to more experienced teachers and teacher trainers.

Contents:

Becoming a Primary School Teacher; Copyright; Contents; List of figures; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter1 Working with people; What are inter-personal skills? Why are they so important?; Working with children; Working with adults; Chapter2 Organising the classroom; What's so special about tables, chairs and cupboards?; Space and furniture; Seating; Grouping children; Chapter3 Planning the curriculum; Why is the curriculum such an important feature of the job?; Influences on planning; Planning formats; Activities; The lesson; Chapter4 Managing behaviour

Why is good discipline essential?Right from the start; Using your voice; Approaches to discipline; Supporting children with persistent challenging behaviour; Chapter5 Assessing and record keeping; What can assessment tell you about your children?; Observing, listening and offering feedback; Types of assessment; Managing assessment; Chapter6 Thinking about education; Is primary teaching all practice and no theory?; Issues; Theories; Research; Chapter7 Becoming a professional; What are the hallmarks of a teacher?; Getting qualified; Some legal matters; Accountability; Get that job!; References

Further readingIndex

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [111]-114) and index.

ISBN:

1-134-57669-2

1-85856-104-3

1-138-17692-3

1-134-57670-6

1-280-06879-5

0-203-16715-5

9780203167151

OCLC:

437083402