The Child at School: Interactions with peers and teachers, 2nd EditionWhat is the nature of children’s social life in school? In this second edition, the authors extensively revise the text on the basis of many years of research and teaching experience. They highlight common misconceptions about children, their social lives, and school achievement which have often resulted in ineffective school policy. The book includes a number of important topics, including:
The Child at School will be essential reading for all students of child development and educational psychology. It will also be an invaluable source for both trainee and practicing teachers and teaching assistants, as well as clinical psychologists and policy makers in this area. |
Contents
Pupil friendships in school | |
Childrens play | |
Breaktimerecess in schools | |
the specific case of bullies and victims | |
Peer relations and school learning | |
Classroom environments | |