Summary
Contents
Subject index
Innovation in the classroom is about empowering teachers to develop intelligent, creative and effective teaching methods that will challenge and engage learners. Drawing on contemporary research and case studies from the UK and internationally, this book examines the theory behind innovative teaching and learning and its practical application in primary schools. Reflection points throughout the chapters encourage self-evaluation and development, giving students greater confidence to plan and deliver their own innovative teaching. Topics covered include: •Creative approaches to learning in primary and early years education •Using different settings and technologies to develop thinking skills •Promoting positive classroom behaviour and inclusion •Innovation in planning and assessment
A Curriculum for Innovation
A Curriculum for Innovation
Chapter guide
In this chapter you will learn about:
- What is curriculum?
- Curriculum for innovation and innovative curriculum
- The tyranny of learning objectives: a critique
- Curriculum context
- Curriculum for liberation
This chapter discusses the need for a less defined and prescriptive curriculum in which teachers and learners work in ways that are more responsive to children’s needs. Personalising teaching according to the needs of the learners is seen as an important aim for innovative education, and this requires more precise and accurate forms of assessment, led by teachers and learners. On the other hand, challenging and inspiring learning should not set out with predefined ideas of what the children should achieve. Performance and instrumental forms of learning are illustrated which ultimately demotivate and disempower ...
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