Professional Studies in Primary Education
Professional Studies in Primary Education by Hilary Cooper is a comprehensive textbook published by SAGE Publications, Limited on January 29, 2022. This fourth edition spans 560 pages and is designed to equip readers with essential knowledge for initial teacher training and a future career in primary education. The book addresses practical issues such as planning and assessment, alongside reflective practices and critical thinking skills, offering an insightful exploration of the teaching landscape in primary schools.
Readers will find a thorough examination of contemporary topics relevant to education, including teacher wellbeing, the Early Career Framework, and the impact of digital literacy in primary schools post-pandemic. Additionally, this edition introduces new chapters that delve into growth mindset, dialogue, and learning outside the classroom. This resource is aimed at students enrolled in primary initial teacher education courses, encompassing various routes into teaching, and serves as a foundational text for those preparing to enter the field of education.
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This textbook gives you a broad overview of everything you will need to know to prepare for your initial teacher training and future career in the classroom.
Covering practical issues including planning and assessment, and thought-provoking topics such as reflecting on your practice and developing critical thinking skills, this textbook provides you with an insightful exploration of the realities of teaching in primary schools.
This fourth edition has been comprehensively revised and includes five new chapters on:
· Teacher wellbeing
· The Early Career Framework (ECF)
· Digital literacy and primary schools after the pandemic
· Growth mindset, dialogue and P4C
· Learning outside the classroom
This is essential reading for all students on primary initial teacher education courses including university-based (PGCE, BEd, BA with QTS), and schools-based (School Direct, SCITT, Teach First) routes into teaching.
Hilary Cooper is Professor Emeritus of History and Pedagogy at the University of Cumbria.
Sally Elton-Chalcraft is Professor of Social Justice in Education and also the Director of the Learning Education and Development Research centre in the Institute of Education at the University of Cumbria.
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