Handbook of Primary Education in Europe

Abstract

Part 1 Primary education in Europe - aims and content: the aims of primary education in member states of the Council of Europe, Norman Thomas the social contexts of primary education in Europe, Jean-Michel Sivirine. Part 2 Organization, policy and practice of primary education in Europe: the national reports - analysis and comment, Alan Blyth texts of the national reports on primary education in the member states, Alan Blyth. Part 3 The new basics in primary education in Europe: numeracy and computer education, Roger Hartley science and technology, Joss Elstgeest literacy, Morgens Jansen. Part 4 The adaption of European primary education to society: home-school relations and parental participation, K.Schleicher multicultural education within European traditions, Marcel Leurin continuity - a necessity in education, Monica Gather Thurler special needs education, Roger Merry. Part 5 Role, status and professionalism in European primary teachers: the primary school teacher as professional, Eric Hoyle structures of school management in Europe, Mats Ekholm primary teacher training in Europe, David Winkley. Part 6 Implementing change - innovation in European primary education: research and innovation, Maurice Galton innovation in practice, Dook Kopmels. Appendices: publications on primary education reported by the national authorities in the member states some activities organized by the CDCC relevant to the theme of Project no 8.