What stories can we tell of ourselves and others and why should they be of interest to others?
Exploring Learning, Identity and Power through Life History and Narrative Research responds to these questions with examples from diverse educational and social contexts. The book brings together a collection of writing by different authors who use a narrative/life history approach to explore the experiences of a wide range of people, including teachers, nurses, young people and adults, reflecting on learning and education at significant moments in their lives. In addition, each...
What stories can we tell of ourselves and others and why should they be of interest to others?
Understanding Primary Education will help trainees and newly qualified teachers reflect on the professional decisions they need to make within their planning and classroom practice. The authors analyse key issues and policies within contemporary education through reference to research and pedagogical practice. They encourage readers to reflect on policy and practice and support them in articulating their own beliefs and values.
A broad perspective of the curriculum is outlined with a focus on what curriculum breadth and balance looks like in practice. Readers are...
Understanding Primary Education will help trainees and newly qualified teachers reflect on the professional decisions they need to make wi...