Includes bibliographical references and index.; Contents: 1. Exploring learning theory and its significance in education Christine Ritchie and Anita Cooper 2. Children’s views on what matters in learning and life Catherine Meehan 3. Behaviour, Learning and Emotional Intelligence - A critical learner perspective Temi Ladenika 4. Creativity: thinking and innovation for learning and teaching Diana Strauss & Peter Gregory 5. Assessment: Policies and practice Gemma van Vuuren Cassar & Chris Carpenter 6. Supporting Individual Learners - Working with Deaf Learners: The role of the Communication Support Worker (CSW) Andrew Owen, Jill Bussein & Gary Callahan-Ferris 7. Learning to be Literate Polly Bolshaw 8. Learning Mathematics Clare Wiseman 9. Supporting physical development, health and well-being through the use of outdoor environments Kristy Howells 10. History, Geography and Learning about the World Janice Gill 11. Science Trends in Education Lin Shaw