To assess the quality of materials provided by subject associations

Aim

To assess the quality of materials provided for experienced and trainee teachers by subject associations.

Evidence and reflection

For a subject association that has relevance to your situation, find the website and/or regular publication for the primary phase. What materials have direct relevance for classroom use? Are the materials devised for reflection helpful in developing your ideas about the teaching of the subject?

Extension

Is it possible for your school to join the association? Is it possible for you to contribute to the website or the association’s regular publication?

More in this chapter

• To examine statements of aims and values presented in National Curriculum and school documentation
• To consider the influence of views of knowledge on a part of a national or school curriculum
• To consider knowledge, concepts, skills and attitudes in schemes of work
• To consider the role of non-statutory elements within the curriculum
• To reflect upon the 'curriculum as experienced' in the primary phase
• To experience children's capacity and inclination to search for understanding at young ages
• To assess our own feelings of competence in subject knowledge
• To consider the idea of transformations when preparing to teach
• To think through the extent and effects of moves to subject specialism in primary schools