Contents:
1.Introduction and Rationale: The Nature of Classroom Expertise
Donald McIntyre Section A: Organising the Physical Environment of the Classroom 2.Organising the Physical Environment of the Classroom
Ruth Kershner 3. Managing Social Relationships in the Classroom
John Robertson 4.Organising Activities to Promote Effective Learning
David Whitebread 5.Communicating Well with Children
Isobel Urquhart 6.Making Learning Exciting and Successful
Roland Chaplain Section B: Teaching the Curriculum 7.Teaching Children to Think, Reason and be Creative
David Whitebread 8.Teaching Children to Become Confident Mathematicians
David Whitebread 9.Teaching Children to Understand Science
David Whitebread 10.Assessing Children's Learning
Colin Conner Section C: Educating All the Children 11. Recognising and Providing for Individual Differences
Ruth Kershner 12.Providing Equal Opportunities for Boys and Girls
Joan M. Whitehead 13.Teachng Children with Learning Difficulties
Ruth Kershner 14.Helping Children Develop Social Skills, Work in Groups and Make Friends
Peter Kutnick and Iain Manson 15.Educating Children with Behavioural Difficulties
Roland Chaplain 16.Teaching Children with Emotional Difficulties
Isobel Urquhart Section D: Developing as a Professional 17.Working in Schools
Roland Chaplain 18.Reflecting on Teaching: Becoming a Teacher
Isobel Urquhart 19.Doing Your Own Research and Solving Problems in the Classroom
David Whitebread