Cross-Curricular Teaching in the Primary School

Trevor Kerry is the University of Lincoln’s first Emeritus Professor, and Visiting Professor at Bishop Grosseteste University.

• PART 1 Some theoretical issues 1. Introducing cross-curricular teaching: the conceptual underpinning 2. Learning, cognition and cross-curricular teaching PART 2 Cross-curricular learning and teaching in EYFS and Key Stage 1 1. Cross-curricular teaching to support child-initiated learning in EYFS and Key stage 1 2. The cross-curricular approach in Key Stage 1 PART 3 Cross-curricular learning and teaching in Key Stage 2 1. The cross-curricular approach in Key Stage 2 2. Mainly mathematics: cross-curricular activities in key stage 2 PART 4 Helping exceptional pupils in cross-curricular lessons 1. Inclusion in cross-curricular context 2. The most able within an integrated curriculum at KS2 3. The contribution of support staff to cross-curricular learning: strengths and issues PART 5 Planning and assessing cross-curricular work 1. Planning and preparation for cross-curricular learning and teaching 2. Assessment for cross-curricular learning and teaching PART 6 Some specific techniques for cross-curricular teaching and learning 1. The role of media in cross-curricular teaching 2. Team teaching: an advanced skill to support cross-curricular learning PART 7 Drawing together the threads of cross-curricular thinking 1. Questioning the supremacy of ‘disciplines’: some conclusions and recommendations Index

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