Publisher's Synopsis
This book offers student teachers and their school-based mentors a short, accessible and up-to-date introduction to this core subject of English in the curriculum. The crucial role of English in ensuring equal opportunities is strongly emphasized. Practical illustrations of teaching strategies based on the 1995 orders for National Curriculum English and good practice complement discussion of the special nature of an often controversial subject. Speaking and listening, reading and writing are covered in detail and there is a separate section on standard English and language study.
