Professional Studies in Primary Education by Hilary Cooper

Professional Studies in Primary Education by Hilary Cooper

Developing an understanding of the professional aspects of teaching is an integral part of training to teach in primary education, and requires a broad and deep engagement with a wide number of practical and theoretical issues. Professional Studies in Primary Education provides a wide-ranging overview of everything you will need to know to prepare you for your primary initial teacher education course, and your early career in the classroom. Covering practical issues including behaviour management and classroom organisation, through to thought-provoking topics such as reflecting on your own teaching practice and developing critical thinking skills in the classroom, this textbook offers a modern and insightful exploration of the realities of teaching in primary education today. This approach is supported by: " An awareness of current policy developments and statutory requirements " Examining complex, multi-faceted issues in education " Exploring alternative approaches to primary teaching practice " Investigating ways to encourage personal and professional development as a teacher " A companion website which includes extended essays adding further context to chapter content This is essential reading for all students on primary initial teacher education courses including undergraduate (BEd, BA with QTS), postgraduate (PGCE, SCITT), and employment-based routes into teaching. Hilary Cooper is Professor of History and Pedagogy at the University of Cumbria

'At a time of great change in the world of education, the book provides an excellent account of the principles and ideas which underpin the best education which children deserve..This book provides a strong commitment to the notion of teacher reflection and how this supports the development of children's learning. Trainee teachers of any phase of education will benefit from reading this book. ... Qualified teachers will find concrete examples to give confidence in recognizing creative and high quality teaching' - Des Hewitt, Assistant Head of Teacher Education (Primary Education), English co-ordinator, University of Derby

Hilary Cooper is Professor Emeritus of History and Pedagogy at the University of Cumbria. After many years teaching in London primary schools and undertaking her doctoral research on child development using data collected as a class teacher, she lectured in Education at Goldsmiths' College, London University. In 1993 she became Director of Professional Studies in the Department of Education at Lancaster University, then Reader, and later Professor of Education at St Martin's College, now the University of Cumbria. She has published widely and has an international reputation.

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ISBN 13	9780857027382
ISBN 10	0857027387
Title	Professional Studies in Primary Education
Author	Hilary Cooper
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Sage Publications Ltd
Year published	2011-08-10
Number of pages	272
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