Understanding Teaching and Learning in Primary Education

The context for primary education in the twenty-first century - Mike Carroll and Margaret McCulloch Childhood and diversity - Julie McAdam and Evelyn Arizpe Early years education - Mary Wingrave Models of teaching and learning - Mike Carroll Planning for learning and teaching in the primary classroom - Maureen Farrell and A. Graeme Pate Social and emotional contexts for learning - Margaret McCulloch Identity, relationships and behaviour - George Head Developing a capacity for learning - Vivienne Baumfield Collaborative learning - Mike Carroll Interdisciplinary learning - Mike Carroll and Fiona McGregor Creating challenge in the classroom - Margaret Sutherland and Niamh Stack Assessment for learning - Louise Hayward and Ernest Spencer Education for global citizenship and sustainable development - Alan Britton Spiritual development - Leonardo Franchi and Leon Robinson Teaching for creativity and creative teaching - Moyra Boland, Margaret Jago and Jan MacDonald Digital learning - Stephen Boyle and David McKinstry Transitions - George MacBride and Margaret McCulloch Working with other adults - Mike Carroll Working together: improvement through practitioner enquiry - Beth Dickson and Irene McQueen Leadership for learning: the evolving role of the primary teacher - Christine Forde and Margery McMahon