Includes bibliographical references and index

Machine generated contents note: 1.The context for primary education in the twenty-first century / Margaret McCulloch -- 2.Childhood and diversity / Evelyn Arizpe -- 3.Early years education / Mary Wingrave -- 4.Models of teaching and learning / Mike Carroll -- 5.Planning for learning and teaching in the primary classroom / A. Graeme Pate -- 6.Social and emotional contexts for learning / Margaret McCulloch -- 7.Identity, relationships and behaviour / George Head -- 8.Developing a capacity for learning / Vivienne Baumfield -- 9.Collaborative learning / Mike Carroll -- 10.Interdisciplinary learning / Fiona McGregor -- 11.Creating challenge in the classroom / Niamh Stack -- 12.Assessment for learning / Ernest Spencer -- 13.Education for global citizenship and sustainable development / Alan Britton -- 14.Spiritual development / Leon Robinson -- 15.Teaching for creativity and creative teaching / Jan Macdonald -- 16.Digital learning / David McKinstry --

Contents note continued: 17.Transitions / Margaret McCulloch -- 18.Working with other adults / Mike Carroll -- 19.Working together: improvement through practitioner inquiry / Irene McQueen -- 20.Leadership for learning: the evolving role of the primary teacher / Margery McMahon