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Understanding Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education in Primary Schools


Understanding Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education in Primary Schools

Paperback by Boddington, Nick; King, Adrian; McWhirter, Jenny

Understanding Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education in Primary Schools

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ISBN:
9781446268759
Publication Date:
20 Mar 2014
Language:
English
Publisher:
Sage Publications Ltd
Pages:
296 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 15 - 17 May 2024
Understanding Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education in Primary Schools

Description

'This book is a gift for anyone teaching PSHE whether they are new to the profession or experienced practitioners. Sound pedagogical discussion is combined with practical advice to ensure lessons are relevant, meet the needs of learners and allow sensitive issues to be explored in a safe and supportive way.' - Liz Griffiths, Lead Assessor, National PSHE CPD Programme Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHEe) is a challenging subject and when well taught, of great value. Drawing from theory and practice in education, health and welfare it encompasses sensitive issues, such as relationships, drugs, safety, and bullying, and is influenced by political concerns of the day such as childhood obesity and the health of the economy. This book, written for those training to teach and early career primary teachers, provides clear guidance on how to tackle sensitive issues and informed ideas to help you to develop into a confident PSHE educator. It has been endorsed as a PSHE Association quality assured resource. The PSHE Association is the national subject association supporting teachers and other professionals working in the field of personal, social, health and economic education. Key features: Full of practical strategies and examples from schools that clearly demonstrate how to teach PSHEe with primary-aged children. A focus on best practice teaching enabling you to plan flexibly to meet the needs of your learners. Nick Boddington acts as National Subject Adviser for the PSHE Association, Jenny McWhirter is the Research Associate for the PSHE Association, and both her and Adrian King are experienced PSHE authors and education consultants.

Contents

Introduction Part One Understanding effective practice in PSHE education Understanding school ethos - What is taught and what is caught? Understanding how to start where children are Understanding emotional development and emotional intelligence Understanding the pedagogy of PSHE education Understanding how to select PSHE education teaching material and resources Part Two Understanding safety and risk education Understanding Sex and Relationships Education Understanding how to address bullying behaviour in PSHE education Understanding medicine and drug education Understanding personal finance education Part Three Understanding assessment in PSHE education Appendix 1: PSHE education and safeguarding Appendix 2: PSHE education and the school policy framework Appendix 3: 'Little alien' - photocopiable activity plan

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