Successfully training to teach in primary schools requires a careful understanding of a broad range of practical and conceptual issues in education and an awareness of how to intelligently apply these to teaching. Understanding Learning and Teaching in Primary Education supports your initial teacher education by providing guidance and insight into the professional knowledge and understanding, skills and abilities, and values and commitments necessary in order to succeed in, and beyond, the classroom. Coverage includes: informed analysis of current issues in primary education;. " discussion of how theory, research and policy can inform teaching and learning;. " examination of relevant literature on a range of contemporary issues;. " critical reflection on your professional identity and the role of the primary teacher;. This is essential reading for professional studies modules on primary initial teacher education courses, including university-based (PGCE, PGDE, BA QTS, BEd), school-based (SCITT, School Direct) and employment-based routes into teaching. Mike Carroll is Director of the MEd Professional Development and Enquiry in the School of Education, University of Glasgow. Margaret McCulloch is a University Teacher within the School of Education, University of Glasgow."