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The world of the primary school
Primary education is a dynamic and exciting area to study and become involved in. This free course, The world of the primary school, introduces the various members of a primary school community, and considers the nature of their involvement and how this has evolved in the UK over recent years. It explores ideas about the primary school curriculum and the role of teachers and support staff in supporting children's learning.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- understand the primary school as a community
- further consider the roles, responsibilities and experiences of the various participants in primary school life
- discuss what the wide diversity of the roles and responsibilities of its workforce tells us about the nature of primary education today
- reflect on personal experiences and ideas relating to primary education.
First Published: 30/11/2016
Updated: 26/01/2017
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This course is very informative about the evolution of the UK's primary education system and strategies, as well as how primary school teachers, teaching assistants and leaders performed their multiple tasks to facilitate primary pupils' learning.