David Waugh: 14 books

Can you demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics? If you are training to be a primary school teacher you need to have, and to demonstrate, a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics to meet the Teachers' Standards. This companion text to the popular Teaching...

Dr. Bob's somewhat specific and technical title of this book should reveal that it is written for the gardener with a greater than average interest in collecting and arranging plants. It is for the avid and dedicated gardener with a lifelong interest in plants, and not for one who merely wants to...

Mastering Primary English introduces the primary English curriculum and helps trainees and teachers learn how to plan and teach inspiring lessons that make English learning irresistible. Topics covered include: · Current developments in English · English as an irresistible activity · English...

Trainee and beginning teachers often find the teaching of grammar, punctuation and spelling especially challenging as they are not confident in their own knowledge.  This popular text explores and provides** the subject knowledge you will need** to teach grammar, punctuation and spelling and gives...

How can you help children to develop a love of reading and books? Which books are the best ones to use in primary teaching? How do you make the most of children's literature in teaching across the curriculum? Trainee and experienced primary school teachers need an advanced knowledge of children's...

Systematic synthetic phonics is a key strategy in the teaching of reading. This text supports trainee teachers working towards primary QTS in how to use phonics effectively.  It explores what works in phonics teaching, and why. It begins with the subject knowledge that underpins effective...

Lesson planning in line with the new Primary National Curriculum! Phonics is taught every day in primary schools across England.  It is fully embedded in the National Curriculum and is a huge part of teaching children to read. How do you ensure that you understand both what and how to teach?...

**Are you a secondary school teacher who needs to know about phonics and teaching reading? Then this book is for you. ** There are lots of books on teaching phonics but most are written to support primary teachers. This book is written specifically for secondary teachers working with children who...

In order to teach writing effectively, teachers must be able to model writing effectively to children. The Primary National Curriculum sets challenging expectations for the teaching of writing. Children must master the process of composition, redrafting, editing and writing final pieces. Increased...

This book is about supporting** all children** to overcome **their individual **challenges to literacy.  It is about considering the whole child when exploring options for interventions and accepting that many children have more than one need.  It examines the many factors that can contribute...

English is central to the primary-school curriculum and successfully mastering the basics has a significant influence on pupils’ ability to learn and achieve their future goals. Now fully updated, English 5–11 provides comprehensive, up-to-date and creative guidance on teaching English...

Language and communication are essential in the classroom: essential in children’s learning, essential in teachers’ communication with children, and essential in children’s understanding of themselves and their world. This book is a guide for trainee and beginning teachers on how to support...

The government prioritizes systematic synthetic phonics as a key strategy in the teaching of reading and this is your guide to teaching systematic synthetic phonics in primary schools. This text supports trainee teachers working towards primary QTS through the exploration of a range of aspects...

Unlock your full potential with this revision guide which focuses on the key content and skills you need to succeed in AQA GCSE Modern World History. How this revision guide helps you: - It condenses each topic into easy-to-revise chunks - There is a revision task for each chunk of content...