Approaches to Teaching

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The paper critically analyzes cross-curricular approaches to teaching the foundation subjects and religious education (RE), alongside standard subject-based approaches.

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"Whilst it is important to gain an understanding of the definitions of the approaches considered, It is equally important to recognise how developments in primary teaching have influenced current thinking. The introduction of the National Curriculum saw the subject areas subdivided, and allotted differing degrees of status depending upon whether they were core or foundation subjects. The introduction of the National Numeracy Strategy (NNS) and National Literacy Strategy (NLS), resulted in OFSTED relaxing the requirement to report on the foundation subjects (Barnes, 2007: 15). This resulted in children receiving limited access to the learning of foundation subjects and RE. The report All Our Futures (National Advisory Committee on Creative and Cultural Education (NACCCE) 1999) has prompted considerable discussion on the place of creativity in the modern primary curriculum. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Arthur, J. et al. (2007) Learning to Teach in the Primary School. Oxon: Routledge.
• Barnes, J. (2007) Cross-Curricular Learning 3-14. London: Paul Chapman Publishing.
• DfES (2003) Excellence & Enjoyment: a strategy for primary schools. London: DfES.
• Fisher, R. and Williams, M. (2004) Unlocking Creativity: Teaching Across the Curriculum. London: David Fulton Publishers.
• Harrison, J. and Glaubman, R. (1982) 'Open Education in Three Societies' In: Comparative Education Review. 26 (3). 352-373.

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