Essential Theory for Primary Teachers an introduction for busy trainees - Graham-Matheson, Lynne (Taylor and Francis, 2014)
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 The English education system since 1944; 2 Education -- the great debate; 3 Inequality and education; 4 Special educational needs and inclusion; 5 Child development; 6 How children learn; 7 Theories of motivation; 8 Behaviour for learning; 9 Assessment for learning; 10 Research; 11 Critical reading and writing; Useful websites; Acronyms you might come across; Useful information; Index
Essential Theory for Primary Teachers is a succinct, accessible introduction to the key theories, concepts and policies that have shaped primary education as we know it, and underpin our practice in the classroom. Written with the ever busy training and practising teacher in mind, this straightforward guide offers the foundations for a solid understanding of how we teach and learn effectively, and how we develop as professionals. Together with key further reading highlights, a glossary of acronyms, and an at-a-glance timeline of the major events, acts and policies in education it explains core