Interpreting the National Curriculum At Key Stage One

* How can parents and teachers help young children to retain their natural curiosity and motivation to learn when they go to school? * What can staff working in reception and infant classes do to ensure that the National Curriculum at Key Stage 1 results in effective learning? Interpreting the National Curriculum is an invaluable resource for all teachers working with children at Key Stage 1 of the National Curriculum. It offers detailed guidance on how to interpret the programmes of study in ways which will foster learning rather than turn children off school. The respected author team refer to theory as well as providing practical examples to support their contention that the process of learning in the early years is as important as content. Children need to be mentally and physically active in extending their understanding and succeed best when they can share their ideas in work and play with other children and adults. Rather than being told answers, children should be encouraged to explore problems and given time to reflect upon their observations. This developmentally appropriate approach will promote a positive attitude to learning for both parents and teachers as well as the children in their care.

Table of Contents:
Preface Introduction Analysis of the National Curriculum programmes of study Vital elements within the learning process active learning, interactive learning, decision making, reflecting, representing Diagrams 1-5 supportive statements from the National Curriculum orders Challenges for teachers play, use of outdoors, equal opportunities issues, cross-curricular issues, developmentally appropriate planning, assessment Tables 1-7 planning guides Appendices 1-9 National Curriculum analysis Bibliography.

About the Author :
The authors are recognized early years specialists, who have considerable direct experience of teaching and headship of nursery and primary schools. All have lectured on initial and inservice training courses, and work as inspectors or consultants across the country. They advise a wide variety of groups with an interest in early education.

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