A Guide to Early Years and Primary Teaching

Dominic Wyse is Professor of Early Childhood and Primary Education at University College London (UCL), Institute of Education (IOE), and Academic Head of the Department of Learning and Leadership. Dominic is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAoSS), an elected member of the British Educational Research Association (BERA) Council, and a fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA). The main focus of Dominic's research is curriculum and pedagogy. Key areas of work are the teaching of writing, reading and creativity. Dominic has extensive experience of funded research projects which he has disseminated in numerous peer-reviewed research journal articles and books. These include major international research volumes for which he is the lead editor (e.g. The SAGE Handbook of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment), and bestselling books for students, teachers and educators (e.g. Teaching English, Language and Literacy - 3rd Edition). His most recent book is A Guide to Early Years and Primary Teaching (published by SAGE). He has been an editor, and on the editorial board, of internationally recognised research journals. He is currently an editor of the Curriculum Journal, one of the journals of the British Educational Research Association (BERA). Sue Rogers is Professor of Early Years Education at the UCL Institute of Education.

Becoming a teacher - Kay Livingston and Pamela di Nardo School and Society - Ian Menter and Margaret Walker Current Developments in Education - Gary Beauchamp with Neil Purcell Teaching and Learning - Sean MacBlain and Holly Bowman Child Development - Janet Rose and Felicia Wood Planning - Mark Brundrett and Sacha Humphries Teaching Strategies - Cathy Burnett, Karen Daniels and Vicky Sawka The Curriculum - Anne Robertson and Rachel Edmondson Assessment - Louise Hayward and Sharon Hayward Diversity and Inclusion - Chandrika Devarakonda and Liz Powley Partnership Working - Amanda Ince and Josh Franks Reflective Practice - Vivienne Marie Baumfield and Raymond Kutcher Viola Behaviour - Sue Roffey, Lucy Jamison and Corinne Davis New Technology - Steve Higgins and James Siddle Your First Job - Joanne Waterhouse and Rachel Miller Legal Issues - Dominic Wyse, Steven Ford, Charles Hale and Christine Parker Research and Teaching - Pete Dudley, Bernadette Duffy and Gillian Lister

'This is an excellent guide for teachers, covering everything you need to know during your teacher training and beyond. Each chapter is full of essential information and practical advice to help you become an effective and reflective teacher. A complete and invaluable guide for trainees!' -- Sinead Manning, PGCE Primary Student