Active learning in primary classrooms : a case study approach

Part 1 Setting the scene     Chapter 1 Setting the context: a brief overview of development of primary education Chapter 2 Active learning: reflections on research into children's learning and development Chapter 3 Inclusion Chapter 4 Starting from the Early Years Chapter 5 Translating theory into action: the tools for effective teaching and learning     Part 2 Case studies     Introduction to the case studies  Chapter 6 'The Gruffalo Forest': getting the balance right Chapter 7 'The Brown Paper House': harnessing curiosity Chapter 8 'The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch': challenges and problem solving Chapter 9 'The Farmers' Market': problem solving in a mathematical context Chapter 10 Robots: co-operation and collaboration in the context of design and technology Chapter 11 'Mighty UK': communication, language and literacy in a collaborative context Chapter 12 'Art Attack': teaching the skills and connecting with an audience      Part 3 Getting started: examples of practice     Chapter 13 Sowing the seeds for active learning Chapter 14 The planning process - stage one  Chapter 15 The planning process - stage two Chapter 16 Further prompts     Conclusion