Publisher's Synopsis
This text examines how students and teachers actually go about their classroom business. It avoids the assumptions of policy-makers and theorists about what ought to be happening and focuses on what is happening. It provides a detailed look at how teachers are responding to the National Curriculum. It also features an analysis of teaching and learning strategies, drawing on the psychological theories of Bruner and Vygotsky.;This book follows on from Donald McIntyre's previous book, "Making Sense of Teaching" and is intended for student teachers, teachers studying for advanced degrees and academics involved in teacher education.
