English Curriculum in Schools
Reviewed by Cyril Windust FISTC
The English Curriculum in Schools concentrates on trying to find a way through
this century's maze of theories, which seem to provide irreconcilable differences
in the way English should be taught in schools.
The author states, "The public have been presented with images of progressive
teachers blindly adopting (CW via Downing Street?) unworkable theories at
the expense of children's learning."
A favourite generalisation of mine is, "If you want to know something never
ask an expert." Louise Paulson guides us through the maze of expertise that
has enshrouded the teaching of the first of the three 'r' s since it left
the days of the school marm to become the political football it is today.
Aimed primarily at those who wish to delve deeply into such matters, the
writer makes a valiant attempt to summarise the key points made by a whole
host of bulky reports.
As such, the book will provide much grist for the mill for those whose business
is to compile further reports on the teaching of English in schools.
Cassell, ISBN 0-30433782-X
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