Expressive Arts in the Primary School
Expressive Arts in the Primary School by Judith Piotrowski, published by Cassell in 1996, is a comprehensive resource that explores the role of creative self-expression in enhancing the education of children with special needs. This edition spans 106 pages and is presented in English. The book addresses the challenges teachers face in balancing the development of basic literacy skills with a broad curriculum, particularly for students who struggle with learning difficulties.
Readers will find detailed discussions on various artistic disciplines, including art, creative writing, drama, music, oracy, and physical education, such as dance. The text includes practical examples from classroom practice and examines the implications of changes to the National Curriculum. This book serves as a valuable guide for teachers in both mainstream and special needs settings, as well as for those in training, school governors, and parents interested in the integration of arts in education.
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Many children in primary schools who are defined as having special needs have difficulties in the acquisition and development of literacy skills. Teachers face the dilemma of how to achieve a balance between developing basic skills on the one hand and ensuring breadth of curriculum on the other. In this book the authors show how the education of children with learning difficulties can be enriched and improved through creative self-expression. The areas of art, creative writing, drama, music, oracy and physical education, including dance, are covered in detail. Examples are given from classroom practice as well as consideration of the implications of changes to the National Curriculum. The book will be of particular interest and practical value to teachers in mainstream classrooms and special needs settings, as well as to teachers in training, school governors and parents.
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