Forever Learning: thoughts on the past, present and future of education

The book includes: a discussion of the different sorts of learning that human beings undertake; a brief history of education; the state of educational provision today; the achievements and shortcomings of education; consideration of our examination system; the purposes of education and its future direction.

Packed with a wide range of ideas and insights it raises the issues that need to be addressed in classrooms and society as a whole. It is ideal reading for introducing these issues to new entrants to the profession.

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School Report

Contains short articles on many subjects which will be of interest to students on education courses.

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Poetry

For students preparing to teach in primary schools the four poetry anthologies will make an excellent resource. They contain a great variety of poems suitable for Years 3 to 6. Most of them are perfect for learning and reciting.

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Pied Piper of Hamelin

This enduring classic poem is particularly useful for drama and choral speaking in Years 5 and 6.

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Plowden

2017 is the 50^th anniversary of the Plowden Report, one of the most significant reports on education ever produced. Important reading for students studying primary education Plowden’s Progress looks at the report itself and examines the key features of the child-centred movement.

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