Published in association with The Open University.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A wide-ranging introduction to diverse experiences, practices and developments in global primary education, this text explores different contexts for children's learning, and methods and purposes of primary education, in settings across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas and Australasia, and addresses wider issues such as the rise of refugee learners and large multi-grade classes. With an explicit focus on comparative and international studies and improving the knowledge, understanding and practice of effective pedagogies for children's learning, the book reflects on key issues. Aimed at both undergraduate and postgraduate education studies students, the scope of this title will support all students in developing knowledge of primary education and of the diverse needs of learners in an era of global movement of children and families.