Are you looking for one book that gives a comprehensive account of primary/elementary and early years English, language and literacy teaching? Based on robust research evidence and practical examples of effective teaching, this essential textbook critically evaluates curriculum policies and provides guidance for teachers on implementation of evidence-based teaching in classrooms.
This fully revised 5th edition has a brand-new chapter on Reading for Pleasure, and has substantially re-written chapters to reflect recent developments in research, evaluations of new policy directions, and new practical examples of teaching and learning.
The authors draw on their research, scholarship and practice to offer advice on:
- inclusion and equality, including working effectively with multilingual pupils
- the importance of talk and interaction
- developing reading, including motivating children to read, and phonics teaching
- improving writ
