Cross-Curricular Learning 3-14
- Jonathan Barnes - Canterbury Christ Church University, UK
Revised and updated to reflect current curriculum policy and contemporary research, this third edition includes:
· Coverage of the 2014 National Curriculum in England and the implications for cross-curricular practice
· More case studies from across the curriculum, from different age groups and exploring different aspects of teaching
· Improved coverage of cross-curricular practice in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Essential text for all ITE students and indeed practising teachers. In the current climate of an overcrowded curriculum, this explains the various models of cross curricular teaching and learning in a clear, concise manner, making links between theory and practice.
This is an essential book for primary teachers who want to discover more about taking a creative and cross curricular approach to teaching and learning
This is a generally a very useful text which has accessible information for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. It provides specific examples and points for dicussion allowing students to reflect on their own experiences allowing them to consider the impact on future practice and how, if necessary, this change can be be accomodated.
There are numerous examples of case studies which are very useful and are used in seminars as it allows students to discuss the various scenarios, reflect on their own expereinces and make decisons as to how this will impact on their future practice.
Chapter 10 is also useful as assessessing cross-curricular work can be difficult but this chapter makes it clear and give specific examples.
Chapters 3 and 9 are particularly useful. Chapter 3 provides trainee teachers with an insight as to what cross-curricular learning is and the value of this teaching approach. Chapter 9 provides them with examples of the themes suitable for applying this approach and many of our trainees have tried planning lessons based on theseb examples while on placement allowing them to link theory with practice.
This edition is a great supplement for early Childhood education scholars where there are multi disciplinary aspects discussed such as psychological and ducational frameworks.
The case study examples and the visuals are closely relevant to evidence based practice.
Clear useful resource
An excellent book -thought provoking and highly useful for primary ed students
This supports both taught sessions and an assignment for the Year 3 course. We like the mix of theoretical and practical examples which is enhanced by good graphic visuals and images.
A comprehensive text to introduce the argument for Cross-curricular learning for students. The combination of theory and case studies is very useful. The chapter on neuroscience is particlarly interesting and adds another dimension to the argument.
