Dr Tony Eaude was a teacher and headteacher for over 20 years, working initially in a special school and then in suburban, new town and multi-cultural primary schools. He completed a master′s degree in Educational Research Methodology and a doctorate at the University of Oxford on how teachers of four and five year-old children understand spiritual development. He now works as an independent research consultant, evaluating educational programmes, leading training, supporting teacher research and policy development and writing both for teachers and an academic audience. He teaches part-time in an urban primary school.

• IntroductionRevealing assumptions about teaching and learningExploring the historical, cultural and political context of pedagogyMaking sense of young children′s developmentUnderstanding knowledge and intelligenceIdentifying the attributes of, and barriers to, successful learningCreating an inclusive learning environmentProviding breadth and balanceSupporting successful learningAssessing and planning for teachingBuilding up your expertiseFacing the challenge of an unknown future

Comprehensive, thought provoking yet accessible. This book is a gem and one that I shall be drawing to students attention immediately. It′s critical thinking activities and following comments should gently guide students to the processing of skills so much in demand. I look forward to more of the same calibre in this seriesLecturer, Bridgwater College