'How do we get through the first term?' 'How will we deal with the really difficult children?' 'Who do we go to for help?' Beginning Primary Teaching engages with these and other questions, which are often in the minds of new teachers. It does so by drawing on the voices of teachers themselves. Case studies are at the heart of the book. They are used as a way of illustrating and exploring early experiences in teaching which are crucial for beginning primary teachers. This book will support primary teachers' early ...
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'How do we get through the first term?' 'How will we deal with the really difficult children?' 'Who do we go to for help?' Beginning Primary Teaching engages with these and other questions, which are often in the minds of new teachers. It does so by drawing on the voices of teachers themselves. Case studies are at the heart of the book. They are used as a way of illustrating and exploring early experiences in teaching which are crucial for beginning primary teachers. This book will support primary teachers' early professional development and learning as well as provide a teaching and learning resource for those working with them. It will help them to reflect on their own practice as well as that of others, and provide practical support throughout the important early years of their careers. This book will have relevance to all new teachers, including those completing initial teacher training, newly qualified and early career teachers, as well as the growing number entering teaching through employment-based routes, such as the Graduate Teacher Programme. The structure and content of the book is written in a direct and accessible style which will encourage frequent reference.
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