Readings in Primary Art Education

<p>With approximately 16000 students beginning primary teacher education in the UK each year and each of those being expected to teach art and design this pioneering volume provides a renewed emphasis on ideas issues and research in art and design education in the primary and early years phases. It gathers together work from internationally recognised authors providing a critical framework to underpin current and developing practice in primary art and design education in the UK and worldwide.Through in-depth exploration of debates that have taken place worldwide amongst art educators it provides a critical framework to underpin current and developing practice. Herne's edited collection is a welcome addition to art and design education and will be of interest to all those involved in primary art and design education whether teachers trainees post-graduate students or academics.</p>