Principles of Primary Education, Third Edition

This fully updated, third edition of Principles of Primary Education provides a solid foundation for student teachers on all types of initial teacher training courses - PGCE, BA (QTS), BEd and modular - and for those returning to teaching after a career break. Based on tried-and-tested materials, each chapter provides an interactive overview to different aspects of education that trainee teachers require to pass the standards for QTS.A friendly, supportive and interactive style enables the reader to take control of the learning process. Each chapter is linked to the QTS standards, includes planning sheets, proformas and reminders to develop effective classroom practice and sets out learning objectives, activities and references to further sources of guidance. The Every Child Matters agenda is highlighted throughout the book, as is the changing role of teachers and other professionals in school, making Principles of Primary Education invaluable reading for all trainee teachers as well as students on courses such as Education Studies, Children's Studies and BEds.Hughes, Pat is the author of 'Principles of Primary Education, Third Edition', published 2008 under ISBN 9780415453240 and ISBN 0415453240.