Cross-curricular Approaches to Teaching and Learning

This book will provide useful supplemental materials for students. -- Dr Colin Howard * drupal *
Good range of curricular areas used to explore links across the primary curriculum
Good balance of underlying theory and practical case studies for student and practising teachers to engage with and reflect upon for own practice.
Considering the apparent lack of confidence in teaching mathematics in a cross-curricular way, it’s a shame this area isn’t more widely included. To quote Barlow and Brook (page 54) one could substitute mathematics into the sentence….. mathematics “is about thinking creatively, solving problems, working co-operatively, and developing observant and curious young people”!!
-- Dr Elizabeth Jackson * drupal *
Excellent title with a variety of different ideas and pedadogical support. It explores the use of cross curricular activities in such a way that it makes the topic interesting for trainee teachers to follow, apply and experiment in their classes. -- Dr Mario Moya * drupal *
Well written material from a good range of experts; the theme of cross-curricularity runs through the book but there is a wide variety of useful example and case studies. Good illustrations, diagrams, tables etc. Extensive references at the end of each section. A valuable addition to this area. -- Dr Richard Greenwood * drupal *
A good and interesting book with a variety of ideas and pedadogical support. It addresses the issues of today and gives useful examples and case studies. -- Mr Gwyn Ellis * drupal *
Useful to any course delivering a module based around x-curricular and creative curriculums. -- Mr Marc Smale * drupal *
This book provides a combination of wider views of and cross curricualr and thematic learning and more focussed practical applications. In its wider views it engages readers in the big issues of cross curricualr and thematic learning and encourages a critical reflection on the values of such approaches. In the more foucssed applications, it does not become a "tips for teachers" book but exemplifies the application of these critical approaches. At a time when schools are enagaing more and more in cross curricualr and thematic learning and curriculum change, this book promotes a thinking approach to such developments. -- Mr Peter Raymond * drupal *
Students have found this book helpful in developing their understanding of a themed approach to teaching and learning and have referred to it in their assignments. -- Mrs Helen Price * drupal *
We shall certainly recommend both the early years and general primary trainees to read this book as part of our cross thematic short course -- Mrs Lorna Hill * drupal *
Some useful case studies for students to refer to as part of their arts module -- Mrs Maria Vinney * drupal *
Some very useful chapters. -- Mrs Rachel Wallis * drupal *
This book will be useful for a variety of modules as a supplement to extend and challenge our learners to develop a broader range of viewpoints. I can see it becoming used on a variety of modules and whenever we discuss planning and approaches to planning in my area particularly.

The format of the book is engaging and well- structured to lead the reader through a variety of focus areas. -- Mrs Su Lowe * drupal *