Teaching Childrens Literature in the Primary School by Geoff... - 9781041294061

Teaching Childrens Literature in the Primary SchoolAuthor(s): Geoff Fenwick\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781041294061, 978-1041294061\nSynopsis\nFirst published in 1990, Teaching Childrens Literature in the Primary School addresses a critical educational debate of its time. As literature teaching became an integral component of the National Curriculum, many primary school teachers, particularly those in nursery and infant departments, questioned whether literature could genuinely be taught to young children. This uncertainty often stemmed from concerns about formal literary examination and analysis being inappropriate for early learners.\n\nFenwick challenges these reservations, arguing persuasively that childrens literature not only can but should be taught in primary schools. His book explores the transformative power of storytelling, practical classroom applications, and techniques for developing genuine enga.