Teaching Primary Art

' . a comprehensive and accessible handbook for the planning, teaching, assessing, and resourcing of art in primary education. Packed full of information and inspiration - with a good balance between theory and practice - this text will appeal to a wide audience.  Edwards writes with great authority and clarity, acting as a mentor to those new to teaching primary art, and also providing interest and challenge for teachers with more experience.  Highly recommended.'Dr Emese Hall, Lecturer in Art Education, University of Exeter, UKTeaching Primary Art is an introductory textbook for anyone training to teach and support learning in art in the primary school.  The book first explores the underpinning philosophy and pedagogy of teaching and learning art, including why we teach art, planning and assessment, suggestions for linking art with other subjects, and teaching and support strategies.  The author then covers the practical aspects of teaching art, such as drawing, printmaking and working in 3D.