The teacher in the Foundation Phase -- Characteristics, roles and competencies of an effective Foundation Phase teacher -- The role of reflection in teaching in the Foundation Phase -- Professionalisation of teachers in South Africa's Foundation Phase: Demarcating the issues -- Curriculum planning in the Foundation Phase -- Past and present of curriculum development in South Africa -- Africanising the curriculum in the Foundation Phase: What does it mean? -- Lesson planning -- A neuroscientific view on teaching in the Foundation Phase -- Including technology for effective teaching in the Foundation Phase -- Teaching and learning strategies in the Foundation Phase -- Effective assessment strategies in the Foundation Phase -- Using an integrated curriculum approach to plan meaningful learning opportunities for Foundation Phase learners Factors influencing teaching in the Foundation Phase -- Management, administration and organisation in the Foundation Phase classroom -- Teaching for diversity -- Handling discipline in the Foundation Phase classroom -- Involving parents and volunteers to support learning success -- Male teachers in the Foundation Phase: Is South Africa ready?