Understanding and Teaching Primary English: Theory Into Practice

About James ClementsMathew Tobin

James Clements is an experienced teacher researcher and education writer. He has worked with groups of schools education organisations and governments in the UK and across the world. James principal areas of interest are childrens development of language and language comprehension how schools create rich reading cultures and authentic ways of supporting childrens written communication. Prior to this James was a primary teacher and school leader in central London. He is the author of Teaching English by the Book. Mathew Tobin was a primary teacher and school leader for many years before becoming a senior lecturer in Primary English and Childrens Literature. He continues to work closely with school practitioners and pupils particularly with a particular focus on raising standards in English. He is passionate about raising the profile of Reading Teachers and the Reflecting Realities agenda and teaches these areas at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Mathew is often invited to chair discussions around Childrens Literature deliver keynotes and is involved in various judging panels. His own research interests include exploring the relationships between childrens literature and the landscapes and the pedagogical potential and benefits of a locality-based curriculum.