Children's learning in primary schools : a guide for teaching assistants Mike Cowdray

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter1. An introduction -- Chapter2. Different types of learning -- Chapter3. Barriers to learning -- Chapter4. Before the subjects begin: The early years -- Chapter5. Art, craft and design -- Chapter6. Citizenship -- Chapter7. Design and technology -- Chapter8. English -- Chapter9. Geography -- Chapter10. History -- Chapter11. Information and communication technology -- Chapter12. Mathematics -- Chapter13. Modern foreign languages -- Chapter14. Music -- Chapter15. Physical education -- Chapter16. Personal, social, health and economics education -- Chapter17. Religious education -- Chapter18. Science .

This accessible book provides an overview of the knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes that children learn in each subject in their primary years. Written with non-subject specialist in mind, and drawing on research and best practice in the classroom, this extremely practical book aims to provide the reader with the information they need to: - deliver focussed lessons to individual pupils, groups, or the whole class - concentrate on the most important elements when making classroom resources - make valuable assessments of the children's learning, and keep useful records of their achievements, progress and difficulties - take a full part in discussions with colleagues; selecting objectives, devising interesting activities and delivering exciting lessons in each of the subjects Including a wide range of examples and activities, this book will prove an invaluable companion for all students working on STLS and Foundation Degree courses, and Teaching Assistants currently working in primary schools.