Valued Children, Informed Teaching

by Wendy Suschitzky, Joy Chapman (Joint Author), Suschitzky

Overview

This accessible book explores key aspects of the learning environment for both teachers and children. An outstanding feature is the holistic approach to equality issues with an emphasis on diversity in all its forms. When a child brings a personal possession into the classroom, which is deemed to be unacceptable, teachers are frequently heard to say 'put it in the cupboard 'til home time!' This book explores the possessions that children or teachers may want to hide away from the view of others. It will encourage teachers to value languages, cultures, beliefs, opinions and skills, and acknowledge that these contribute to the creation of an effective climate for learning. Written collaboratively by a teacher and an academic, the book will inspire teachers to raise searching questions that will lead them to become informed practitioners.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780335197934
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date:	06/28/1998
Series:	Enriching the Primary Curriculum Series: Child, Teacher, Context
Pages:	152
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 5.50(h) x 0.33(d)

Table of Contents

	Series editor's preface	vii
	Acknowledgements	xiv
	Introduction	1
1	Identity: what is it that makes me me?	5
2	Relationships: building bridges and how to cross them	28
3	Communication: it's good to talk!	48
4	A climate for learning: what will the cupboard be made of?	65
5	Home and community influence: who passes through the gate?	81
6	Responsibilities and realities: the insurance policy	102
	Epilogue	122
	References	125
	Index	132

Editorial Reviews

A practicing teach and an academic team up to explore key aspects of the learning environment for both teachers and children. They describe a holistic approach to equality issues and emphasize diversity in all its forms. They cover identity, relationships, communication, a climate for learning, home and community influence, and responsibilities and realities. Distributed in the US by Taylor and Francis. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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