Conclusion: Implications of social and learning relationship studies for classroom practice

This volume presents a total of twelve empirical studies focusing on four aspects of social and learning relationships; social interaction and the curriculum, classroom relationships and learning, professional identity and professional development, and individual differences and inclusion. A number of different stakeholders were involved in the research, including pupils, teachers, university tutors, school-based mentors, leaders and student teachers. In addition, a range of research methods were utilized in the collection and analysis of data. In spite of these differences, each of the studies included in this book highlights to varying degrees potential considerations for practice, aimed at improving social and learning relationships in primary schools.