Developing Active Learning in the Primary Classroom (Paperback)

Anitra Vickery

ISBN 10: 1446255476 / ISBN 13: 9781446255476

Published by SAGE Publications Ltd, London, 2013

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Paperback. Establishing an effective learning environment in the classroom requires a clear understanding of different teaching strategies that make children active participants in their own learning. This book explores a range of philosophies and strategies to develop active learning in primary education. It balances theory with practice to provide evidence-based guidance and suggestions for use in the classroom. Key topics include:Creating a supportive learning environment Developing the questioning skills of teachers and children Learning through assessment Developing thinking skills through curriculum subjects Active learning in early years education Philosophy for Children (P4C) Frameworks to promote thinking This is essential reading for professional studies modules on primary initial teacher education courses, including university-based (PGCE, PGDE, BA QTS, BEd), school-based (SCITT, School Direct) and employment-based routes into teaching. It also serves as a handbook for schools that are developing their approaches to active learning.Anitra Vickery works as senior lecturer in primary mathematics education and the Professional Studies Coordinator at Bath Spa University. From creating a supportive learning environment, to philosophy for children, this text helps trainee primary teachers explore a range of philosophies and strategies to develop active learning in the primary classroom. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Developing Active Learning in the Primary Classroom (Paperback)
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1446255476
• ISBN 13: 9781446255476
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Establishing an effective learning environment in the classroom requires a clear understanding of different teaching strategies that make children active participants in their own learning. This book explores a range of philosophies and strategies to develop active learning in primary education. It balances theory with practice to provide evidence-based guidance and suggestions for use in the classroom.

Key topics include:

• Creating a supportive learning environment
• Developing the questioning skills of teachers and children
• Learning through assessment
• Developing thinking skills through curriculum subjects
• Active learning in early years education
• Philosophy for Children (P4C)
• Frameworks to promote thinking

This is essential reading for professional studies modules on primary initial teacher education courses, including university-based (PGCE, PGDE, BA QTS, BEd), school-based (SCITT, School Direct) and employment-based routes into teaching. It also serves as a handbook for schools that are developing their approaches to active learning.

Anitra Vickery works as senior lecturer in primary mathematics education and the Professional Studies Coordinator at Bath Spa University.

About the Author

Anitra Vickery works as senior lecturer in primary mathematics education and the Professional Studies Coordinator at Bath Spa University.