The Psychology of Teaching and Learning in the Primary School

Contents:
1.Introduction and Rationale: The Nature of Classroom Expertise Donald McIntyre Section A: Organising the Physical Environment of the Classroom 2.Organising the Physical Environment of the Classroom Ruth Kershner 3. Managing Social Relationships in the Classroom John Robertson 4.Organising Activities to Promote Effective Learning David Whitebread 5.Communicating Well with Children Isobel Urquhart 6.Making Learning Exciting and Successful Roland Chaplain Section B: Teaching the Curriculum 7.Teaching Children to Think, Reason and be Creative David Whitebread 8.Teaching Children to Become Confident Mathematicians David Whitebread 9.Teaching Children to Understand Science David Whitebread 10.Assessing Children's Learning Colin Conner Section C: Educating All the Children 11. Recognising and Providing for Individual Differences Ruth Kershner 12.Providing Equal Opportunities for Boys and Girls Joan M. Whitehead 13.Teachng Children with Learning Difficulties Ruth Kershner 14.Helping Children Develop Social Skills, Work in Groups and Make Friends Peter Kutnick and Iain Manson 15.Educating Children with Behavioural Difficulties Roland Chaplain 16.Teaching Children with Emotional Difficulties Isobel Urquhart Section D: Developing as a Professional 17.Working in Schools Roland Chaplain 18.Reflecting on Teaching: Becoming a Teacher Isobel Urquhart 19.Doing Your Own Research and Solving Problems in the Classroom David Whitebread