Introduces primary teachers to the key issues in how to teach reading. This book provides coverage of differing reading practices and resources. Its key features include: managing specialised reading difficulties, such as dyslexia; EAL and gender issues in reading; and, use of ICT within reading a detailed inspection of the phonics debate.

Covers topics such as motivation, troublesome classroom behavior, ability grouping, inclusive education, personalized learning, and testing achievement and underachievement. This title is suitable for students studying, researching and writing at M level on PGCE courses, as well as those on other secondary education courses and masters degrees.

Covers the social role of educational research, an area where there has been little published. Covers a range of conceptual and theoretical discussions and applies these concepts to our analysis of empirical studies.

Enables you to help young children develop their knowledge, understanding and skill in the use of ICT. This book shows how to promote independence in children's use of ICT through resources like digital cameras and role-play toys. It is suitable for practitioners and students training in Early Years education.