Summary
Contents
Subject index
Primary literacy involves many different learning processes, which can make it challenging to teach, particularly in diverse classroom environments.
Combining an examination of theory and research with practical case studies and real examples of teaching practice, this book shows trainee and early career teachers how to engage and motivate children to develop a range of primary English skills.
Chapters incorporate broader aspects of primary teaching such as active learning, self-regulation and assessment, and activities and discussion points explore how to apply important principles to your own teaching.
Drawing from international research and aware of policy developments in different countries, the book covers key topics on primary teacher education courses, including: The foundations of reading, writing and oracy skills; Planning, assessment and classroom organisation; Using new technologies and social media as tools for learning; Engaging with the literacy needs of diverse learners.
This is essential reading for students on university-based and school-based courses preparing to teach in primary education, and early career teachers seeking to continue their professional learning.
Dr Gary Woolley is senior lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia.
Writing, Designing, Filming and Web 2.0 Tools
Writing, Designing, Filming and Web 2.0 Tools
Chapter Objectives
- To understand the writing processes that occur in writing composition.
- To develop appropriate instructional approaches to writing.
- To develop a repertoire of strategies to foster writing engagement and writing independence.
- To identify what needs to be taught as part of literacy pedagogy where we will discuss the concept of ‘design’.
- To understand what ‘Learning by design’ is and how it applies to writing, designing, filming and Web 2.0 tools.
Key Questions
- How do writers produce texts?
- How do writers engage with literacy to construct meaning?
- How do writers use metacognitive thinking processes to regulate their own writing?
Key words: authentic, collaboration, process, purposeful writing, self-regulation, sharing, writing.
Introduction
Writing compositions are often considered to be the product of ...
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