How do you become an effective primary school teacher? What do you need to be able to do? What do you need to know?


Flexible, effective and creative primary school teachers require subject knowledge, an understanding of their pupils and how they learn, a range of strategies for managing behaviour and organising environments for learning, and the ability to respond to dynamic classroom situations.


The fourth edition of this bestselling textbook has been fully updated with the latest research and initiatives in the field, as well as the most recent changes to the National Curriculum across the UK. Twenty four new authors have contributed, sharing their expertise and experience as practitioners. Ten brand new units have been included on:








Becoming a professional in the current context







Building inclusive communities of engaged learners







Understanding schools' aims and enacting your own







Teaching for social justice







Reading







Grammar and punctuation