Developing active learning in the primary classroom

Establishing an effective learning environment in the classroom requires a clear understanding of different teaching strategies that make children active participants in their own learning.

This book explores a range of philosophies and strategies to develop active learning in primary education. It balances theory with practice to provide evidence-based guidance and suggestions for use in the classroom.

Key topics include:

  • Creating a supportive learning environment
  • Developing the questioning skills of teachers and children Learning through assessment
  • Developing thinking skills through curriculum subjects
  • Active learning in early years education
  • Philosophy for Children (P4C)
  • Frameworks to promote thinking. 

This is essential reading for professional studies modules on primary initial teacher education courses, including university-based (PGCE, PGDE, BA QTS, BEd), school-based (SCITT, School Direct) and employment-based routes into teaching. It also serves as a handbook for schools that are developing their approaches to active learning. 

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Subject(s)Cross curricular
Author(s)Anita Vickery
Age5-7, 7-11
Published2014
Published by

Shelf reference372.1102 VIC
ISN/ISBN9781446255476
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x8quu

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