Positive Pedagogy across the Primary Curriculum

This book provides a positive approach to thematic cross-curricular teaching, focusing on humanitarian and inclusive values, and promoting mental, physical, social, and intellectual wellbeing for children and teachers. It offers guidance on engaging students in contemporary and global issues, drawing from a wider curriculum, and providing practical advice for planning and assessment.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 24 May 2023
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

This book is a valuable resource for educators seeking to implement thematic cross-curricular teaching in their primary school classrooms. With a clear focus on humanitarian and inclusive values, it provides comprehensive guidance on robust learning within a series of engaging themes. At its core, the book aims to promote the mental, physical, social, and intellectual well-being of children and their teachers.

By exploring various topics such as shared values, anti-racism, social inequalities, and environmental concerns, educators can foster genuine age-appropriate engagement in contemporary and global issues. The book offers practical strategies for drawing from a wider, inclusive, and motivating curriculum without compromising progress in subject-specific learning.

Throughout the book, case studies and clear guidance on planning and assessment provide robust practical advice to support educators in setting the foundations for smart, informed, and relevant primary school teaching.

Jonathan Barnes, a Visiting Senior Research Fellow at Canterbury Christ Church University and a National Teaching Fellow, has extensive experience in teaching and curriculum development. His expertise and insights make this book an invaluable resource for educators looking to enhance their teaching practices and create a more inclusive and engaging learning environment for their students.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 242 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529795028