Includes bibliographical references and index.

History of education / Susan Shaw -- Philosophy of education and theories of learning / Hilary Cooper -- Planning, monitoring, assessment and recording / Suzanne Lowe and Kim Harris -- Classroom organization and the learning environment / Jan Ashbridge and Jo Josephidou -- The role of the adults / Jan Ashbridge and Joanne Josephidou -- Reflective practice in the early years: a focus on issues related to teaching reception-age children / Lin Savage and Anne Renwick -- Inclusion and special educational needs / Verna Kilburn and Karen Mills -- Behaviour management / Deborah Seward -- Personal and social development / Verna Kilburn and Karen Mills -- Dialogical, enquiry and participatory approaches to learning / Donna Hurford and Christopher Rowley -- Race and ethnicity: teachers and children / Diane Warner and Sally Elton-Chalcroft -- Reflective practice / Andrew Read -- Enquiry and critical thinking / Diane Vaukins -- Exploring educational issues / Andrew Slater -- Statutory professional responsibilities / Nerina Diaz -- Moving into newly qualified teacher status and beyond / Hilary Cooper.