ABSTRACT

This straightforward guide to the professional standards and requirements for primary teachers illustrates the best ways of developing knowledge and how to acquire the skills needed to achieve QTS.
Meeting the Standards in Primary English will:

  • explain the Standards relating to English teaching
  • link the theory associated with the teaching of English to the practical application
  • look in detail at the teaching of reading, fiction, writing, speaking and listening, ICT in literacy and drama
  • assist the understanding of grammar and language study
  • consider the issues of continuing professional development

This practical guide to meeting the standards will be invaluable for students on primary training courses, lecturers and mentors supporting trainees in English education programmes and newly qualified teachers (NQTs).

chapter 3|17 pages

Reading

chapter 4|12 pages

Fiction

chapter 5|14 pages

Writing

chapter 6|9 pages

Speaking and Listening

chapter 7|32 pages

Grammar

chapter 9|11 pages

What Do We Mean by Teaching Drama?

chapter 10|10 pages

ICT for Literacy

chapter 12|15 pages

Planning and Assessment

chapter 14|11 pages

Into Your Future

chapter 15|1 pages

Conclusion