Cross Curricular Contexts, Themes And Dimensions In Primary Schools

by Verma,Gajendra K.

• ISBN13: 9780750701464
• ISBN10: 0750701463
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 1994-07-01
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

The final volume of four, the authors consider how the concerns of ethnic groups may be addressed within the framework of the National Curriculum. Despite the indecision surrounding primary school curriculum, it remains that the multicultural nature of the population and of schools will develop.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Educational Equality and Cultural Pluralism in Primary Education - Cross-Curricular Perspectives: Cultural Diversity in Primary Schools - Its Nature, Extent and Cross-curricular Implications - G K Verma. Part 2 National Curriculum Cross-curricular Themes: Economic and Industrial Understanding - M Harrison and D Rainey; Careers Education and Guidance: Pastoral Care and Career Needs - J Jolliffe and P Jhingan; Health Education - J Bennett and P Pumfrey. Part 3 Other Cross-curricular Dimensions: Personal and Social Education - K Mallick; Gender Issues - V Millman and S Shipton; The Multicultural Dimension in the Primary National Curriculum - R Grinter; Children with Special Educational Needs - T Cline; The European Dimension - D Rainey; Information Technology IT: Using Computers as a Tool - M Harrison. Appendix 1: The Race Relations Act and Education - G K Verma and P Merchant.