Becoming an Outstanding Primary School Teacher: A journey, not a destination, Edition 3
About this ebook
How do primary teachers who excel in their work approach topics such as planning and assessment? What strategies do they use to inspire pupils when teaching English, Mathematics, Science, and other subjects? How do they keep on top of everything in managing workload and still get the best from pupils? These are the kinds of questions that this revised third edition addresses. It includes:
• more than sixty ground-breaking infographics to convey key points in a highly accessible way
• discussion of recent curriculum changes in the UK and the implications for high quality teaching
• tried-and-tested classroom strategies, points for reflection and further research to bridge theory and practice
• key concepts and international views on topics such as creativity, teachers’ well-being, and assessment
• reflections on the lessons from the recent pandemic such as the need for a robust digital pedagogy
• extensive references for further research.
Becoming an Outstanding Primary School Teacher has been updated to reflect significant changes in the context within which primary teachers operate both in the educational system and broader society. Providing a complete guide to the notion and practices of outstanding teaching, this a vital reference for trainee teachers, NQTs, and more experienced practitioners who aspire to excellence in their teaching.
About the author
Dr Russell Grigg is Education Inspector at the Ministry of Education, Dubai. His research interests include the history of education and primary schooling. He has extensive experience in teacher training and has written numerous books and articles on the subject of primary education including Teaching Creative and Critical Thinking Skills in School, Tails from the Classroom: Animal-Assisted Interventions, and two bestselling previous editions of Becoming an Outstanding Primary Teacher.
