ABSTRACT

First published in 1988. A guide and reference source to theory, practice and policy in primary education.

part One|68 pages

chapter 1|7 pages

The government of primary education

chapter 2|4 pages

Historical background

chapter 3|5 pages

Provision for the under-fives

chapter 4|5 pages

Children as pupils

chapter 5|4 pages

Primary teachers and their work

chapter 10|4 pages

Curriculum development and change

chapter 11|4 pages

Relationships between practice and theory

chapter 12|5 pages

Children’s development and learning

chapter 13|5 pages

Primary education and society

chapter 14|5 pages

Researching primary education

part Two|185 pages