Teaching and Learning

Drawing on educational and psychological research and adhering closely to QTS standards, trainee teachers will find this easy-to-read book an invaluable guide to child psychology and the psychology of teaching.<br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>a realistic and in-depth account of different kinds of learning;<br /> </li> <li>summarises reliable knowledge about how teaching can aid learning in schools;<br /> </li> <li>addresses issues of interest to all teachers – including the repertoire of teaching, the main phases of learning, the classroom environment, keeping order, and lesson planning – in a practical and accessible manner;<br /> </li> <li>also covers more complex topics such as intelligence, special educational needs, bullying, child abuse, gender, ethnicity, teacher expectations and assessment;<br /> </li> <li>gives examples of practice across all four key stages and different school subjects;<br /> </li> <li>would form a suitable part of the government-led continuing professional development project: <i>Excellence and Enjoyment – A Strategy for Primary Schools.</i></li> </ul>