Starting to Teach Latin

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 06 April 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive book is a valuable resource for teachers seeking practical guidance and theoretical insights into Latin teaching. Written by experienced educators, it offers a timely and up-to-date overview of key topics in the field. The book is extensively revised and updated to include information on recent Latin textbook publications and curriculum developments worldwide.

Through a wealth of interviews, observations, and pupil transcripts, Steven Hunt presents case-study evidence of excellent practice in teaching and learning from a diverse range of institutions, including outreach programs, community schools, and academies in the UK and USA. The book provides practical advice on various aspects of Latin teaching, such as essay writing, teaching controversial topics such as women, slavery, ethnicity, and social hierarchy, utilizing primary sources, and leveraging ICT to enhance language skills.

In addition to offering practical guidance, the book engages with broader questions of approach and theory. It explores the three main approaches to Latin teaching: grammar-translation, communicative, and reading approaches. It also delves into cognitive and social approaches to learning, discussing the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The book re-examines traditional arguments about the value and purpose of learning Latin at school level in the light of current educational thinking and government policy-making.

This book is particularly valuable for trainees, newly qualified teachers, and experienced practitioners seeking practical ideas and strategies to motivate and engage learners of Latin. It offers a wealth of insights and practical tips that will help teachers enhance their teaching skills and create engaging and effective learning environments. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced teacher, this book will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in Latin teaching.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 169 x 244 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350368132
Edition number: 2 ed