Learning to Teach in the Primary School

by James Arthur (Brand), Teresa Cremin (Editor)

First published in 2010. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Genres: Nonfiction

506 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Umida]

Good Book

[Michael Lowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent reference for both trainees and practicing teachers alike in order to keep abreast of the latest pedagogical research. It was invaluable to me during my PGCE course.

[Meg Salvi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of information but in a well written way, and fun. Easy to read, enjoy and found it informative

[MrBReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

So I finished... I didn't read unit 9 or the bit about the scottish curriculum... however owing to my current role being a TA and not even a trainee teacher I think I can forgive myself that!

I am considering going into teaching and have seen this book on the reading list for a couple of teaching courses now so thought I'd give it a go! It's fair to say that this book covers a LOT of material and there is no way, even with my History degree, that I can retain all of it having read from cover to cover! That being said I would recommend owning this book, or the latest edition of it, and I will be looking to do this myself having only borrowed it from my local library.
If you have a genuine interest in primary education then you will find the majority of the units interesting and thought-provoking. If you are reading only because you have to or to complete an assignment then there are certainly units that will take more effort!
All in all I must thoroughly recommend the book and it will be one that I dip into time and again if I am able to purchase a copy that will not bankrupt me!!!

[Jessica sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has been invaluable to me throughout my PGCE, it features many times in assignments and always a good one to refer to when stuck.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yeah okay - 3*