Review:
'A very practical companion. The writers are experienced teacher-trainers and mentors, acutely aware of the need for precise objectives and clear planning...It is a serious and thought-provoking book...I shall order half a dozen copies.' - English in Education
Table of contents:
Introduction to the Second Edition J. Davison and J. Dowson Introduction to the First Edition J. Davison and J. Dowson 1. Which English? J. Moss 2. Battles for English J. Davison 3. Working with the National Curriculum J. Dowson and J. Westbrook 4. Speaking and Listening G. C. Hodges 5. Reading C. Daly 6. Writing J. Moss 7. The National Literacy Strategy J. Westbrook 8. Knowledge About Language and Teaching Grammar R. Bain 9. New(ish) Literacies: Media and ICT E. Scarratt and R. McInnes 10. Drama J. Moss 11. Approaching Shakespeare J. Dowson and J. Westbrook 12. Possibilities with Poetry G. C. Hodges 13. Teaching English 16+ P. Gibert and V. Raybould 14. Criticial Practice J. Davison and J. Dowson
This best-selling textbook combines theory and practice to present a broad introduction to the opportunities and challenges of teaching English in secondary school classrooms. Each chapter explains the background to current debates about teaching the subject and provides tasks, teaching ideas, and further reading to explore issues and ideas in relation to school experience.
Already a major text for many university teaching courses, this new edition has been thoroughly updated in the light of new legislation and includes fresh chapters on the National Literacy Strategy, Media and ICT. Other chapters suggest a broad range of approaches to teaching such crucial areas as:
reading and writing, speaking and listening
drama, media studies and information technology
grammar, poetry and language study
Shakespeare
post-16 English language and literature
Written particularly with the new and student teacher in mind, this book offers principles and practical examples of teaching and learning in a-twenty-first century context as new notions of literacy compete with demands of national assessment. Taking these changing ideologies as a starting point, the text also addresses questions about the nature of teacher education. It raises issues concerning competence-based courses, working with a mentor in school and monitoring the development of a student teacher.
This best-selling textbook has been thoroughly updated in light of new legislation and includes new chapters on the National Literacy Strategy and Media and ICT.
'A very practical companion. The writers are experienced teacher-trainers and mentors, acutely aware of the need for precise objectives and clear planning...It is a serious and thought-provoking book...I shall order half a dozen copies.' - English in Education
Table of contents:
Introduction to the Second Edition J. Davison and J. Dowson Introduction to the First Edition J. Davison and J. Dowson 1. Which English? J. Moss 2. Battles for English J. Davison 3. Working with the National Curriculum J. Dowson and J. Westbrook 4. Speaking and Listening G. C. Hodges 5. Reading C. Daly 6. Writing J. Moss 7. The National Literacy Strategy J. Westbrook 8. Knowledge About Language and Teaching Grammar R. Bain 9. New(ish) Literacies: Media and ICT E. Scarratt and R. McInnes 10. Drama J. Moss 11. Approaching Shakespeare J. Dowson and J. Westbrook 12. Possibilities with Poetry G. C. Hodges 13. Teaching English 16+ P. Gibert and V. Raybould 14. Criticial Practice J. Davison and J. Dowson
This best-selling textbook combines theory and practice to present a broad introduction to the opportunities and challenges of teaching English in secondary school classrooms. Each chapter explains the background to current debates about teaching the subject and provides tasks, teaching ideas, and further reading to explore issues and ideas in relation to school experience.
Already a major text for many university teaching courses, this new edition has been thoroughly updated in the light of new legislation and includes fresh chapters on the National Literacy Strategy, Media and ICT. Other chapters suggest a broad range of approaches to teaching such crucial areas as:
reading and writing, speaking and listening
drama, media studies and information technology
grammar, poetry and language study
Shakespeare
post-16 English language and literature
Written particularly with the new and student teacher in mind, this book offers principles and practical examples of teaching and learning in a-twenty-first century context as new notions of literacy compete with demands of national assessment. Taking these changing ideologies as a starting point, the text also addresses questions about the nature of teacher education. It raises issues concerning competence-based courses, working with a mentor in school and monitoring the development of a student teacher.
This best-selling textbook has been thoroughly updated in light of new legislation and includes new chapters on the National Literacy Strategy and Media and ICT.