Leading English in the Primary School is an authoritative, comprehensive source of support, guidance and ideas for all experienced and aspiring primary English subject leaders. It helps you understand the role of the subject leader in improving the learning and teaching of English across the school, supports you as you critically examine the aims of primary school English, and offers essential practical advice on developing and implementing policy and practice in your school. Written by an experienced teacher and teacher educator, key topics covered include: Different leadership styles and when to use them Identifying the key features of successful English lessons, through a focus on pedagogy and the development of subject knowledge Action planning at a strategic and class-based level Consistency across classes: using display, creating role-play areas, setting up a reading corner Developing cross-curricular approaches to English Observing lessons and supporting the monitoring and reporting process Sourcing effective CPD.
Illustrated throughout with case studies of ideas and issues in action, together with tasks and questions for reflection to support your learning, Leading English in the Primary School will help all student and practising primary school teachers understand and succeed in the complex and demanding role of a subject leader.
- ISBN10 0415518970
- ISBN13 9780415518970
- Publish Date 1 April 2013
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Routledge
- Format Paperback
- Pages 192
- Language English