Primary School Placements: a Critical Guide to Outstanding Teaching

This book is an essential companion for all primary trainees in schools, whatever their training route. It provides both practical strategies and opportunities for reflection, so trainees are challenged to critically evaluate their experiences in order to improve their attainment and ultimately succeed in placement. The book covers trainee placements from their onset through to completion, whether on a traditional training route or an alternative such as Teach First. It reflects current educational policy and embraces key national priority areas including behavior, inclusion and the teaching of phonics and early mathematics. Other chapters look at professional partnerships, planning and assessment, employability and, crucially, how to move from good to outstanding teaching. Case studies enliven the text and present a range of perspectives for consideration, while critical questions engage the reader and promote a deeper understanding of the text. Table of Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Reflection in practice Chapter 2: Placement practicalities Chapter 3: Individual professional attributes Chapter 4: Collaborative professional partnerships Chapter 5: Behaviour and classroom management Chapter 6: Planning and assessment Chapter 7: Teaching the core curriculum Chapter 8: Teaching Inclusively Chapter 9: Creative placements Chapter 10: Employability Chapter 11: From Good to Outstanding Frequently Asked Questions Glossary References Index