"Our calling is to drop our egos, commit to removing barri­ers, and treat our learners with the unequivocal respect and dignity they deserve." --Mirko Chardin and Katie Novak When it comes to the hard work of reconstructing our schools into places where every student has the opportunity to succeed, Mirko Chardin and Katie Novak are absolutely convinced that teachers should serve as our primary architects. And by "teachers" they mean legions of teachers working in close collaboration. After ...

An accessible and comprehensive overview of current practice, policy, and research in early childhood education written by established and emerging stars in the field.

Learning theories and teaching approaches in a nutshell.

A guide to the essential knowledge, understanding and practical support that primary trainees need to know for teaching all curriculum subjects creatively.

The essential guide to the application of these standards in the classroom.

This book introduces the reader to interdisciplinary approaches to child development and extends thinking outside the traditional topics. It covers key aspects of child development theory as well as considering the professions students will enter, through an interdisciplinary lens.

Language and literacy are at the heart of the early years and primary curriculum, and this book provides a thorough grounding in the essentials of the subject, while also updating the reader on the latest developments in policy and practice.

In this expanded and updated second edition, Lucas provides readers with an accessible and motivating exploration of the theory and practice of nurture groups.

In Great Teaching by Design, the authors explore what future and new teachers need to know and should know about teaching in today's classrooms.