Teaching Children 3-11
A Student's Guide
- Anne D Cockburn - University of East Anglia, UK
- Graham Handscomb - Essex County Council
This Third Edition of the popular textbook has been carefully revised, following detailed lecturer feedback, to meet the evolving needs of students training to teach across the three to eleven age range.
Featuring four new chapters on curriculum development, cross-curricular teaching, diversity and inclusion, and communication in the classroom, and engaging with the growing need for Master's-level study in teacher education, the new edition offers a balanced contemporary overview of modern teaching practice in an engaging and accessible manner.
This is essential reading for all students on primary and early years initial teacher education courses including undergraduate (BEd, BA with QTS), postgraduate (PGCE, SCITT), and employment-based routes into teaching. It will also be invaluable for those starting out on their professional careers.
Anne Cockburn is Professor of Early Years Education at the University of East Anglia
Graham Handscomb is Senior Manager in Strategic Development, for School Improvement and Early Years at Essex County Council
'Teaching Children 3 - 11: A Student's Guide is a great overview guide to the most important elements that you need to know about for teaching in the Primary and Early Years phase. It's an easy to read starter text with well thought through references to other work so that the reader is guided through the plethora of literature'
- Sara Bubb
'This book has something for all students, combining theory with useful, practical advice. Issues I know students often find challenging, such as behaviour management, making the most of the tutor's visit and working with other adults are all included... a worthwhile investment for students on any ITT course'
- Child Education
I had really liked the look of the chapter headings in this book when I first requested it. It seemed to be offering discussion on areas which are often not considered in general primary texts.
I have however been a little disappointed with the level of discussion offered and the often old non mainstream references used to inform chapters. I was hoping to use the chapter on reflective practice for the year 4 BA students but when I read it I did not think it it was sufficiently detailed to use compared with other texts available.
Perhaps this would be better for the year 1,2 students as a starting point.
I highly recommended this book for my students , it is a God sent. The authors have fully covered most of the essential topics where the information are not readily avaible. As a textbook, it provides opportunity for students to critically reflect and see where theory can be applied. Each chapter is well summarised and provide a quick scan for vital information.
A good overview text.
In depth, relevant book that is clearly expressed.
recommended to library and students
A great text which manages to embed theory with practice; including pragmatic example studies for students
Stronger books available.
EYFS ITE students will find this a useful survey of important issues and approaches.
A good starting point for stduents, who maybe interested in applying for a PGCE on completion of their studies.
