Focusing on literacy studies, the book provides a comprehensive overview of significant theories and their practical applications in primary education. It aims to make complex concepts accessible for educators, emphasizing the importance of these theories in enhancing literacy teaching and learning in the classroom.
The Subject Leader's Handbook
Focusing on the management and procedures of language and literacy teaching, this guide provides practical advice for primary school English subject leaders, starting from job applications. It thoroughly addresses current educational demands, referencing the National Literacy Project's Framework. The content is enriched with anecdotal evidence and real-life documentation examples used in schools. Notably, it emphasizes the importance of conferencing techniques for reading and writing as essential everyday strategies, making it a valuable resource for educators.
When Wannabee goes to a hospital, Darbee tells her a horrible story about the van that turns up most days at the hospital. Will she get better quickly enough to leave the hospital before the van arrives again?