Achieving QTS

2 total works

Learning to Teach Primary PE

by Ian Pickup, Lawry Price, Julie Shaughnessy, Jon Spence, and Maxine Trace

Published 1 January 2008

This book encourages effective teaching and learning in primary physical education, supporting the reader in meeting the QTS Standards and beyond. It explores the importance of PE for children s learning and advocates a developmental approach to teaching; it also examines a model of professional practice based on personal reflection and self-appraisal, and emphasises the importance of continuing professional development. A rich selection of practical activities is provided, which cater for children s learning needs across the primary years. Content is related to current agendas and issues, including the Primary National Strategy, Excellence and Enjoyment, Every Child Matters and the forthcoming Olympics.

Teaching Arts in Primary Schools

by Raywen Ford, Stephanie Penny, Lawry Price, and Susan Young

Published 6 September 2002

This concise introduction to teaching arts subjects in primary schools supports trainee and newly-qualified teachers in their teaching of four core arts subjects: art and design, design and technology, music and physical education. Written around the Professional Standards for QTS, each chapter includes practical guidance on topics such as the National Curriculum, QCA schemes of work, planning, assessment, differentiation and teaching using ICT. Throughout the book, practical tasks highlight important concepts and research summaries provide a concise guide to theoretical principles.