Developing teacher expertise : exploring key issues in primary practice / edited by Margaret Sangster.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Do schools work - a challenge to the institutionalization of learning? / Rebecca Austin -- 2. When does inclusion become exclusion for the rest of the class? / Maggie Evans -- 3. Does differentiation make it easier for children to learn? / Jill Matthews -- 4. Why aim to create independent learners? / Margaret Sangster -- 5. Why and how can we engage children with their learning? / Claire Hewlett -- 6. Can we use the built environment to support children's learning? / Jonathan Barnes -- 7 What do we understand from using images in the classroom? / Peter Dorman -- 8. Do displays contribute to children's learning? / Bridie Price -- 9. Do interactive whiteboards support or reduce creativity in the classroom? / Karl Bentley -- 10. Is learning outside the classroom worth it? / Michael Green 11. What is the value of encouraging talk in your classroom? / Jill Matthews -- 12. Does rewarding children lead to independent learners? / Margaret Sangster -- 13. Should we be teaching a second language to children under seven? / Vikki Schultz and Anthony Clarke -- 14. Is drama a luxury in the primary classroom? / Tracy Parvin -- 15. Is there a place for picture fiction with children over seven? / Susan Barrett -- 16. Does correct spelling really matter? / Caroline Tancock -- 17. Is it possible to make mathematics real and meaningful in the classroom? / Jon Wild -- 18. How can questioning to create thoughtful reflection and learning in mathematics? / Paula Stone -- 19. Is physical education more than just being physically active? / Kristy Howells -- 20. Should ICT be taught as a subject, used as a learning tool, or is there a need for both? / Nyree Scott -- 21. Should children be learning to make art or learning through art? / Peter Gregory -- 22. Why do children and teachers need to develop a multi-cultural and global perspective? / Tony Mahon -- 23. What makes stereotypes pernicious? / Stephen Scoffham -- 24. Should we teach children about current affairs? / Stephen Scoffham -- 25. Maps are increasingly being used by children but do these maps tell the truth? / Terry Whyte -- 26. What are some philosophical, sociological and psychological perspectives on education?/ Rosemary Walters -- 27. What is meant by professional identity? / Vanessa Young -- 28. What does professionalism mean for a teacher? / Peter Dorman -- 29. Why should teachers be researchers? / Viv Wilson -- 30. How do we improve our own practice?/ Viv Wilson -- 31. Why are teachers involved in mentoring and being mentored? / Donna Birrell.

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