Learning to Teach in the Primary School

Dr Peter Hudson's teaching career of 31 years includes 10 years as a school principal and lecturing at two universities. His teaching has included primary science, astronomy and earth science, primary mathematics education, TESOL education and practicum. He has over 70 refereed conference papers and journal articles. In addition, scholars from around the world have requested the use of his statistically validated survey instruments for measuring and benchmarking educational standards in mentoring and science education. Dr Hudson has designed various new units for Queensland University of Technology and Southern Cross University. He was also instrumental in devising and implementing new international courses for Queensland University of Technology and Southern Cross University. His service includes: four Australian Schools Innovation in Science, Technology and Mathematics (ASISTM) projects, work with the Australian Government Quality Teaching Program (AGQTP), professional development for numerous schools, and consultancies with government bodies.

• Preface Peter Hudson; 1. Child development: approaches to learning Karen Swabey; 2. Planning to manage my teaching in a democratic classroom Rebecca Spooner Lane; 3. Understanding the curriculum Tony Dowden; 4. Differentiating learning experiences for diverse students Jane Jarvis; 5. Tools for learning: technology and teaching strategies Lori Lockyer and Michelle Eady; 6. Multimodality and complex texts in university settings Jenni Carter and Christine Davis; 7. Mathematics and numeracy Shelley Dole; 8. Learning to teach primary science Peter Hudson; 9. Citizenship and social education in primary schools Libby Tudball; 10. Health and physical education: students, teachers and the curriculum Jacqui Peters and John Quay; 11. Preparing to teach the arts in primary school Amy Hamilton; 12. Religious diversity and religious literacy Peta Goldburg; 13. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education Kaye Price; 14. Curricula integration Peter Hudson; 15. Professional experience Sue Hudson and Kerryn McCluskey; 16. Learning and teaching reflection: developing capacities for lifelong learning Mary Ryan and Michael Ryan.