Learning and Teaching in Primary Schools

Dr Hayes spent 17 years in a variety of primary schools, including two deputy headships and a headship. Denis is widely published and has written numerous books, all with relevance to primary teaching. He believes that the vast majority of primary teachers are motivated by altruism and the opportunity to positively influence young minds, such that teaching is as much a ‘calling’ as a career. Denis has a research interest in motivation for teaching and trainee teacher experiences on school placement.

• Teachers and teaching todayCharacteristics of effective teachersPlanning, organising and managingEffective questioningControl, behaviour and disciplineEffective communicationCreativity and imaginationExploring the Standards: LexiconMeeting the StandardsThe eternal teacher

"An excellent book which is easy to follow and contains all the essential knowledge needed to become a primary teacher." (Lecturer, Bangor University.)