Postgraduate Module Descriptor


EEDM009: Semi Specialist English (Primary)

This module descriptor refers to the 2020/1 academic year.

Indicative Reading List

This reading list is indicative - i.e. it provides an idea of texts that may be useful to you on this module, but it is not considered to be a confirmed or compulsory reading list for this module.

Core Reading:

Booktrust (2015). The Write Book: Final Report: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/globalassets/resources/research/the-write-book-final-evaluation.pdf

Cremin, T., Gouch, K., Blakemore, L., Goff, E. and Macdonald, R. (2006). ‘Connecting Drama and Writing: seizing the moment to write’. Research in Drama Education, 11 (3), 273-291 http://oro.open.ac.uk/9778/1/9778.pdf

Cremin, T, Myhill, M., Eyres, I., Nash, T., Wilson, A. and Oliver, L. (2017). Teachers as Writers: A report for Arts Council England on the value of writers’ engagement with teachers to improve outcomes for all. UKLA/ Arts Council England. http://www.teachersaswriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Teachers-as-Writers-Research-Report-2017-FINAL-.pdf

Cremin, T., Myhill, M., Eyres, I., Nash, T., Wilson, A. and Oliver, L. (2019). Teachers as writers: learning together with others. Literacy 54 (2), 49-55. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/lit.12201

DfES (2007), Letters and Sounds: Principles and Practice of High Quality Phonics: Six-phase Teaching Programme https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/190599/Letters_and_Sounds_-_DFES-00281-2007.pdf

DfE (2012), The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage

http://media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/pdf/eyfs%20statutory%20framework%20march%202012.pdf

DfE (2013) English programmes of study: key stages 1 and 2

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/335186/PRIMARY_national_curriculum_-_English_220714.pdf

DfE. (2014). Key stage 1 English reading Sample questions, mark schemes and commentary for 2016 assessments. London: DfE. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/328853/2014_KS1_English_reading_sample_materials.pdf

Ellis, S., and Moss, G. 2104. “Ethics, education policy and research: the phonics question reconsidered”. British Education Research Journal, 40 (2).https://bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/berj.3039

Rose, J. (2006), Independent review of the teaching of early reading:  final report (The Rose Review)

http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100526143644/http://standards.dcsf.gov.uk/phonics/report.pdf

Myhill, D. A., Jones, S. M., Lines, H. and Watson, A. (2012). Re-thinking grammar: the impact of embedded grammar teaching on students’ writing and students’ metalinguistic understanding, Research Papers in Education, 27 (2), 139–166.

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02671522.2011.637640

Shanahan, T. (2006). The National Reading Panel Report: Practical Advice for Teachers. Naperville, Il: Learning Point Associates. https://sites.google.com/site/timothyshanahan8/nationalreadingpanelreport%3Apracticaladvi

Wilson, A. with Metcalfe, E. (2011). Creativity, Confidence and Challenge: The Write Team Research Report. Bath: Bath Festivals.http://bathfestivals.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/The-Write-Team-Creativity-Confidence-and-Challenge.pdf