Primary Teacher's Handbook [Paperback]

A fully up-dated new edition of the practical resource book for primary teachers everywhere. Presented in an easy-to-use, A-Z format, it covers all the issues that really matter to teachers on a day-to-day basis. Including over eighty key words, ranging from assessment to behaviour, and planning to SEN, this handbook brims with invaluable advice and is linked to all the latest standards. If you are keen to become a more effective teacher, then this is the book for you.

IntroductionPart One: The self-evaluation processPart Two: A-Z of effective teaching strategiesList of headwords:Able childrenAssessmentBehaviourBullyingChallengeChild DevelopmentCode of PracticeCommunicationCompetitionCompleted workConnexionsConsolidationCPDCreativityCultureCurriculumDemonstration by the teacherDifferentiationDisciplineDisplaysEarly learning goalsEmotional developmentEALEngaged learningEqual opportunitiesEthnicityEvaluating lessonsExpectationsExplainingFeedbackGenderGroup workHomeworkICTInclusionIndepedent learningInstructionIntellectual developmentInterventionLearning objectivesLearning stylesLesson plan structureLevel descriptionsLinguistic developmentListening to and responding to pupilsLong-term planningMarking Medium-term planningMisconceptions and remediesMonitoring pupils' leadning MotivationObservationOut-of-school learning opportunitiesPaceParentsPhysical developmentPlay and structured learningProblem solvingPurposeful working atmosphereQuestioningRecording individual progressRelationships with pupilsResearch and its usesResourcesRewardsSafetySelf-assessment by pupilsSkills and strategiesSocial developmentSENStandardized testsSubject knowledgeTarget settingTeachers' employment and conditionsTeam teachingThinking skillsTime managementTiming within lessonsTransitionsValues and ethosWhole class teachingWorking with other adults