Read my Mind

Young Children, Poetry and Learning

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching
Cover of the book Read my Mind by Fred Sedgwick, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Fred Sedgwick ISBN: 9781134763597
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: November 1, 2002
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Fred Sedgwick
ISBN: 9781134763597
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: November 1, 2002
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

In this, Sedgwick's latest book, he aims to help all those involved with children and their learning through poem-writing improve their practice. He argues that through poetry, children can learn about the whole curriculum, including history and science.
The book begins with an introduction outlining the importance of poetry, and defining it. It discusses poetry in terms of children's learning and the imagination. Case studies are used to show how children learn about themselves - first, their bodies, and second, their thoughts and emotions - through the writing of poetry. Using many examples of childrens work he considers how children learn about their environment and the relationship between themselves and their environment. Finally, he discusses his techniques for getting children to write and provides recommendations for further reading.
Fred Sedgwick is a freelance lecturer and writer specialising in children's writing, art and personal, social and moral education and has been described as 'the nearest thing I've seen to the Pied Piper'. Previously a headteacher in primary schools for 16 years, he has published books of poetry for both children and adults.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In this, Sedgwick's latest book, he aims to help all those involved with children and their learning through poem-writing improve their practice. He argues that through poetry, children can learn about the whole curriculum, including history and science.
The book begins with an introduction outlining the importance of poetry, and defining it. It discusses poetry in terms of children's learning and the imagination. Case studies are used to show how children learn about themselves - first, their bodies, and second, their thoughts and emotions - through the writing of poetry. Using many examples of childrens work he considers how children learn about their environment and the relationship between themselves and their environment. Finally, he discusses his techniques for getting children to write and provides recommendations for further reading.
Fred Sedgwick is a freelance lecturer and writer specialising in children's writing, art and personal, social and moral education and has been described as 'the nearest thing I've seen to the Pied Piper'. Previously a headteacher in primary schools for 16 years, he has published books of poetry for both children and adults.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Beyond the Emergency by Fred Sedgwick
Cover of the book Markets, Politics and the Environment by Fred Sedgwick
Cover of the book Grammar Survival for Secondary Teachers by Fred Sedgwick
Cover of the book The History of the Irish Famine by Fred Sedgwick
Cover of the book Schelling and Modern European Philosophy by Fred Sedgwick
Cover of the book Mushrooms in Forests and Woodlands by Fred Sedgwick
Cover of the book The Complete Plays of Frances Burney by Fred Sedgwick
Cover of the book The Educational Thought and Influence of Matthew Arnold by Fred Sedgwick
Cover of the book Defeating Mau Mau by Fred Sedgwick
Cover of the book George Gissing by Fred Sedgwick
Cover of the book Persisters and Desisters in Crime from Adolescence into Adulthood by Fred Sedgwick
Cover of the book Disney Discourse by Fred Sedgwick
Cover of the book Human Body and the Law by Fred Sedgwick
Cover of the book Global Financial Crisis by Fred Sedgwick
Cover of the book Educating Our Black Children by Fred Sedgwick
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy