Becoming an Outstanding Primary School Teacher 3rd Edition 2022 Softbound by Grigg, Russell, Taylor and Francis Ltd

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Taylor and Francis Ltd Becoming an Outstanding Primary School Teacher 3rd Edition 2022 Softbound by Grigg, Russell

This fully updated third edition of Becoming an Outstanding Primary School Teacher includes new material on blended learning, pedagogical leadership and teaching entrepreneurial skills. It offers comprehensive coverage of all the key topics that engage primary teachers, including planning, meeting curriculum demands, promoting positive behaviour, assessment, engaging with parents, research, and professional development. Throughout, Russell Grigg draws on theory, research, and case studies of classroom practice to discuss what it takes to become an outstanding primary teacher, making this essential reading for raising pupils' standards of achievement through high quality teaching. _x000D__x000D_How do primary teachers who excel in their work approach topics such as planning and assessment? What strategies do they use to inspire pupils when teaching English, Mathematics, Science, and other subjects? How do they keep on top of everything in managing workload and still get the best from pupils? These are the kinds of questions that this revised third edition addresses. It includes:_x000D__x000D_* more than sixty ground-breaking infographics to convey key points in a highly accessible way _x000D__x000D_* discussion of recent curriculum changes in the UK and the implications for high quality teaching_x000D__x000D_* tried-and-tested classroom strategies, points for reflection and further research to bridge theory and practice_x000D__x000D_* key concepts and international views on topics such as creativity, teachers' well-being, and assessment_x000D__x000D_* reflections on the lessons from the recent pandemic such as the need for a robust digital pedagogy_x000D__x000D_* extensive references for further research._x000D__x000D_Becoming an Outstanding Primary School Teacher has been updated to reflect significant changes in the context within which primary teachers operate both in the educational system and broader society. Providing a complete guide to the notion and practices of outstanding teaching, this a vital reference for trainee teachers, NQTs, and more experienced practitioners who aspire to excellence in their teaching._x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 1: How do we define and measure outstanding teaching?_x000D_ _x000D_ This revised chapter will draw on latest research findings on outstanding teaching, published in the last five years e.g. Evidence Based Review (2020) Great Teaching Toolkit Evidence Review. _x000D_ Chapter 2: Know Thyself _x000D_ New material in this chapter will reiterate the importance of teacher dispositions and collective self-efficacy as drivers for improvement. _x000D_ Chapter 3: Professional Values and Practice in Action_x000D_ _x000D_ This chapter will include a focus on pedagogical leadership which supports the learning and development of colleagues and students, reflecting professional values in action. It will also discuss how professional values can be demonstrated in the context of addressing challenging questions and issues, such as educating children about the dangers of terrorism._x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 4: Passionate and creative teachers: developing pupils' thinking skills_x000D_ _x000D_ This chapter will include new material on how teacher can foster entrepreneurial habits such as spotting opportunities, translating ideas into action and risk-taking._x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 5: Professional Knowledge and Understanding: Theory, Nature and Scope of the Curriculum_x000D_ _x000D_ New material in this chapter will include updates on the curriculum requirements and knowledge of innovative pedagogies e.g. reported by the Open University series. _x000D_ Chapter 6: Subject Knowledge and Understanding: English, Mathematics and Science _x000D_ The chapter will reiterate what we know about outstanding teaching in these areas, include strong pedagogical knowledge. It will reference recent changes in these subjects, such as the strengthening of literacy and numeracy, in the early years, and discuss the implications for practitioners. _x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 7: Developing an effective digital pedagogy_x000D_ _x000D_ This revised chapter will include a greater focus on high-quality blended and online learning, in the wake of COVID-19, and its impact on pedagogical practices as children return to school._x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 8: The Broader Curriculum: exploring the humanities and arts_x000D_ _x000D_ Revisions will mainly be around strengthening the argument for teaching the humanities and arts, highlighting for example how these subjects have huge potential to meet the needs of learners. _x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 9: Planning and Preparation _x000D_ _x000D_ This chapter title will be renamed 'Planning, Preparation and Organization'. It will draw in broader material on the learning environment in and beyond the school. The revisions will focus on the core elements of good planning and preparation. The chapter will also argue that an off-the-shelf and cut-and- paste mentality has eroded both teachers' creativity in planning. _x000D_ Chapter 10: Promoting Inclusive Practice: Meeting the Needs of Learners _x000D_ The chapter will include a stronger focus on how outstanding teachers promote equity across a whole range of measures. It will also include a more critical discussion over whether concepts such as 'differentiation' and 'personalized learning' hold up under closer scrutiny. _x000D_ Chapter 11: Language, Literacy and Communication Skills_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 12: Behaviour Management_x000D_ _x000D_ The title of this chapter will be renamed 'Promoting positive behaviour' to emphasize the importance of promoting desirable behaviours and responsibilities among learners._x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 13: The Art of Juggling: Monitoring, Assessment, Recording and Reporting_x000D_ _x000D_ The revised edition will strengthen discussion over creating the right feedback culture to highlight the central role feedback can play in children's achievement. This chapter will also include a stronger focus on assessment as learning strategies, which feature among the practices of outstanding teachers. _x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 14: Continually learning: Teacher as Researchers_x000D_ _x000D_ This chapter adopts a broader perspective and the revisions take into account major developments over the last five years in making research available to teachers in accessible formats. It includes greater discussion of the role of social media such as Twitter as a means of teachers' professional development._x000D_