Improving Teaching and Learning In the Core Curriculum Contributor(s): Ashcroft, Kate (Author), Lee, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0750708131 ISBN-13: 9780750708135 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1999 Annotation: Focusing on the core subjects of mathematics, English, and science, this new book addresses the political agenda in which the teaching of the core curriculum takes place and provides practical information and guidance on teaching these subjects. The book briefly traces the history of these core subjects, examines what is meant by curriculum knowledge, and takes apart the classroom and educational issues before offering advice on handling curriculum change and tackling new approaches to teaching. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Curricula - Education | Classroom Management - Education | Elementary |
Dewey: 372.190 |
LCCN: 99028037 |
Series: Developing Primary Practice Series |
Physical Information: 0.47" H x 7.38" W x 9.63" (1.05 lbs) 192 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Focusing on the core subjects of Mathematics, English and Science, the book addresses the political agenda in which the core curriculum takes place, and provides practical information and guidance on teaching the three subjects. The book briefly traces the history of these core subjects, examines what is meant by 'curriculum knowledge', takes apart the classroom and educational issues before offering advice on handling curriculum change and tackling new approaches to teaching. It helps teachers develop their skills through enquiry tasks, case studies, questions and suggested further reading. |