This book addresses the nature of subject knowledge in all foundation curriculum subjects. It deconstructs the elements of each subject through an exploration of the nature of the subject, a coverage of the 'skills' a study of this subject develops and through detailed analysis of case studies from practice.

In this fully updated fifth edition of this much-loved textbook, you will be introduced to different ways oflooking at education, supported by links to classic and contemporary research.

Focussing on both the Early Years and Primary phases, this books provides trainee teachers with all they need to know about a career in teaching.

Taking a multidisciplinary approach, this book explores what it means to be a 21st century child. Enduring topics as well as new concepts of childhood are unpicked to see how they influence practice, policy and education in an ever changing environment.

Written in a teacher-friendly manner, this resource builds teacher capacity for addressing the needs of underserved students by presenting high-leverage instructional strategies that are informed by the latest findings in neuroscience and cognition, as well as culturally-responsive instruction.

There has been a huge growth of interest in action research in educational settings over the past 20 years across the Americas, Europe, Australia and Africa - this Handbook provides a scholarly reference text that will inform the development of the field.

Essential course reading that draws on contemporary research on the brain and mind to provide a comprehensive overview of the central aspects of young children's health and well-being - a key component of the revised EYFS curriculum. Coverage includes key areas like attachment theory and brain development.

Supports and inspires practitioners on how to research their implementation of meaningful and sustainable change in early childhood contexts.

A complete guide to the mandatory units of the new Certificate in Education and Training.

Using clear explanations and cases, this must-have resource shows how formative assessment can improve student learning. Included are lesson plans and ideas for easy implementation.