Positive pedagogy across the primary curriculum / Jonathan Barnes.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Positive values in a rapidly changing and diverse world -- Positive pedagogy - taking control of the teaching and the learning environment through reclaiming teachers' values -- Planning and building positive environments for learning -- Connecting the humanities - Geography, history, religious knowledge, citizenship and personal social, health and economic education -- Connecting the wordless disciplines - art and design, drama, music, dance, and PE -- Science, technology, english and maths In cross-curricular contexts -- Thinking carefully about the whole curriculum -- Embodying positive pedagogy in a diverse UK.

A book for primary teachers and those training to teach in primary schools on how to develop positive socially-aware teaching that offers deep learning across different curriculum subjects.

"This book offers a positive approach to thematic cross-curricular teaching. Within a clear focus on humanitarian and inclusive values, it offers guidance on robust learning in the subject disciplines within a set of highly involving themes. Its fundamental aim is the mental, physical, social and intellectual wellbeing of children and their teachers.
Discover how your teaching can support genuine age-appropriate engagement in contemporary and global issues like shared values, anti-racism, social inequalities and environmental concerns. Learn ways of drawing from a wider, inclusive and motivating curriculum without compromising progression in subject-specific learning.
Case studies and clear guidance on planning and assessment offer strong practical advice to support you in setting the foundations for smart, informed and relevant primary school teaching"-- Back cover.