Postgraduate Module Descriptor


EDUM061: Primary Teaching and Learning

This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.

Indicative Reading List

This reading list is indicative - i.e. it provides an idea of texts that may be useful to you on this module, but it is not considered to be a confirmed or compulsory reading list for this module.

Basic reading:

  • Alexander, R.J.(ed) (2010) Children, their world, their education: Final report and recommendations of the Cambridge Primary Review.  London: Routledge.

  • Alexander, R.J  with Doddington, C., Gray, J., Hargreaves, L.& and Kershner, R. (eds) (2010)The Cambridge Primary Review research surveys. London: Routledge.

  • Ainscow, M., Dyson, A. & Hopwood, L. (forthcoming) Demographic change, migration and cultural diversity. York: Cambridge Primary Review Trust.*

  • Bourn, D., Hunt, F., Blum, N., and Lawson, H. (February 2016) Primary education for global learning and sustainability. York: Cambridge Primary Review Trust.*

  • Burnett, C. (forthcoming) Digital futures. York: Cambridge Primary Review Trust.*

  • Goswami, U. (2015) Children’s Cognitive Development and Learning. York: Cambridge Primary Review Trust.*

  • Hall, K. &Øzerk, K. (2016) Alternative models of accountability and quality assurance. York: Cambridge Primary Review Trust.*

  • Harlen, W. (2014) Assessment, standards and quality of learning in primary education. York: Cambridge Primary Review Trust.*. 

  • Jopling, M. & Vincent, S. (2016) Vulnerable children. York: Cambridge Primary Review Trust.*

  • Mansell, W. (2016) Systemic reform in primary education. York: Cambridge Primary Review Trust.*

  • McNamara, O., Murray, J. & Philips, R. (2016) Initial teacher education. York: Cambridge Primary Review Trust.*

  • Pickett, K. & Vanderbloemen, L. (2015) Mind the gap: Tackling social and educational inequality. York: Cambridge Primary Review Trust.*

  • Robinson, C. (2014) Children, their voices and their experiences of school: What does the evidence tell us?York: Cambridge Primary Review Trust.*

  • Thomas, G. (2013) How to do your research project: A guide for students in education and applied social sciences (2nd ed).  London: Sage.

*   These research reviews are all available online (see link below)