Primary Professional Studies

The changing landscape of primary teaching and current debates about the curriculum require trainees of consider learning and teaching in new ways. This new book supports trainee teachers in all aspects of primary professional studies required to successfully achieve QTS.

The book covers all areas of teaching and learning through four distinct sections exploring the curriculum, the developing child, the developing teacher and teaching skills. It provides comprehensive coverage of the important topics in professional studies, with clear links between theory and practice and a range of activities and learning features. Chapter on inclusion, teacher identity and the wider school community consider key issues in teaching and learning today, and core teaching skills such as assessment and behaviour management are also covered.