Teaching Languages in the Primary School
Teaching Languages in the Primary School by Philip Hood, published by SAGE Publications on February 5, 2015, is a comprehensive resource designed for educators involved in primary language instruction. This second edition spans 232 pages and is presented in English, offering a coherent overview of effective language teaching and learning principles. The book combines practical strategies for classroom application with insights drawn from academic research and theory, addressing the growing importance of languages in primary education.
Readers will find updated coverage of policy and curriculum developments, including the 2014 National Curriculum and Teachers’ Standards. The edition features a new chapter focused on curriculum, planning, and assessment for Key Stage 2, as well as expanded discussions on the transition from primary to secondary education and its implications for teaching. Additionally, it includes numerous examples of creative teaching and learning, making it a valuable resource for students in initial teacher education courses, including various undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Official synopsis Publisher
Languages are now a more important part of primary education than ever before, and all successful primary teachers need to understand the principles that support good language teaching and learning.
This second edition provides a coherent overview of teaching and learning languages, combining practical strategies for use in the classroom with engaging coverage of how to teach, informed by academic research and theory.
Key features of this new edition:
- Fully updated coverage of policy and curriculum developments, including the 2014 National Curriculum and the Teachers’ Standards
- A new chapter on curriculum, planning and assessment for KS2
- Expanded coverage of the transition from primary to secondary school and the implications for teaching
- More examples of creative teaching and learning throughout.
This is essential reading for all students studying primary languages on initial teacher education courses, including undergraduate (BEd, BA with QTS), postgraduate (PGCE, School Direct, SCITT), and also NQTs.
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