The Primary Teacher's Guide To The New National Curriculum

This guide gives an overview of the curriculum arrangements which took effect in August 1995. The book outlines the main changes to the original National Curriculum and gives examples of ways to teach the new curriculum, together with enquiry tasks to take the teacher forward. It also covers each of the subjects of the revised National Curriculum, locating them within a context of whole curriculum planning. Looking at issues of differentiation, the book explores those additional elements of the curriculum, such as cross curricular themes and drama, that primary schools will wish to cover. The Primary Teacher's Guide to the New National Curriculum provides a quick and accessible overview of the curriculum arrangements that came into force in August 1995. The revised National Curriculum has affected the content and modes of delivery of the primary curriculum. The book outlines the main changes, provides examples of creative ways of delivering the new curriculum and provides enquiry tasks to take the reflective teacher forward. It covers each of the subjects of the new National Curriculum and religious education, locates them within a context of whole curriculum planning, looks at issues of differentiation and explores those additional elements of the curriculum that good primary schools will wish to cover. With its easy-to-read style and practical focus, this book is an essential text for all teachers and student teachers in primary schools who have a minimum amount of time to read and absorb the new Orders. Such teachers will appreciate a book which clearly and succinctly identifies the changes and their implications for practice Edited By Kate Ashcroft And David Palacio. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.