Reflective Teaching in Primary Schools

Andrew Pollard is Professor of Education Policy and Practice and supports educational research at the IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society, University College London, UK. He was Director of the UK-wide Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP).Dominic Wyse is Professor of Early Childhood and Primary Education, IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society, University College London, UKThe author team: Ayshea Craig, Caroline Daly, Sinead Harmey and Amanda McCrory (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society, University College London, UK), Sarah Seleznyov (London South Teaching School Alliance, UK), Louise Hayward (University of Glasgow, UK), Steve Higgins (Durham University, UK)

• How to Use This BookIntroductionPart I: Becoming a Reflective Professional1. Identity. Who Are We, and What Do We Stand For? 2. Learning. How Can We Understand Learner Development?3. Reflection. How Can We Develop the Quality of Our Teaching? 4. Principles. What Are the Foundations of Effective Teaching and Learning?Part II: Creating Conditions For Learning5. Contexts. What Is, and What Might Be? 6. Relationships. How Are We Getting On Together? 7. Engagement. How Are We Nurture Positive Behaviour? 8. Spaces. How Are We Creating Environments For Learning? Part III: Teaching For Learning9. Curriculum. What Is To Be Taught and Learned? 10. Planning. How Are We Implementing the Curriculum? 11. Pedagogy. How Can We Develop Effective Strategies? 12. Communication. How Does Language Support Learning?13. Assessment. How Can Assessment Enhance Learning? Part IV: Reflecting On Consequences14. Outcomes. How Do We Monitor Student Learning Achievements? 15. Inclusion. How Are We Enabling Learning Opportunities?Part V: Deepening Understanding16. Expertise. How Do We Take A Holistic View?17. Professional Learning. How Can We Nurture Career-Long Reflective Teaching?18. Professionalism. How Does Reflective Teaching Contribute to Society?List Of Case-Studies, Checklists, Figures and Research BriefingsBibliographyAcknowledgementsIndex

This text provides a superlative exploration of the myriad aspects of primary school education. There is value in its pages for everyone, from the trainee starting out, to the experienced school leader. It continues to reserve its worthy place on my bookshelf.