Planning the Primary National Curriculum: A complete guide for trainees and teachers

This book is a complete guide for trainees and teachers to prepare to teach the new Primary National Curriculum. It covers curriculum design and structure, challenges to learning, and how children learn, with a new piece on Decolonising the Curriculum. It also includes sequenced lesson examples and explores the many ways the curriculum can be delivered.

Format: Hardback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2021
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

This comprehensive guide is designed to assist both trainees and teachers in preparing to teach the new Primary National Curriculum. It goes beyond simply providing the Programmes of Study and offers a valuable resource to help educators understand, plan, teach, and assess the curriculum effectively.

The book explores the key aspects of planning in primary schools, including curriculum design and structure, challenges to learning, and the diverse ways in which children learn. It also includes a new section on Decolonising the Curriculum, which addresses the importance of promoting diversity and inclusivity in the classroom.

For each curriculum subject, the book provides detailed information on the Programme of Study, including notes to assist teachers in interpreting it for their own classes. The text covers the organization of teaching, assessment opportunities, key resources, and the effective use of ICT to enhance learning. Sequenced lesson examples in each subject chapter demonstrate how theory can be applied in practice, highlighting the progression of learning.

The final section of the book explores various delivery methods for the curriculum, including the creative curriculum, dialogic teaching, cross-curricular learning, and contemporary approaches to curriculum interpretation. It provides practical insights and strategies for implementing these approaches in the classroom to enhance student engagement and achievement.

This comprehensive guide is an essential resource for trainees and teachers who are committed to delivering high-quality education to primary school students. It equips educators with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to effectively plan, teach, and assess the new Primary National Curriculum, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive and inclusive education.

Weight: 1050g
Dimension: 297 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529724707
Edition number: 3 Revised edition