Offers information needed to teach a course on decision making at various age levels. This title provides a menu of stories related to the real life experiences of the young people. It includes teacher notes, which indicate 'stopping points' where reflection and discussion is encouraged.
This handbook offers newly qualified teachers in secondary and middle schools a programme of professional development and guidance for their induction year. Features of the book include: a guide to the DfEE's induction requirements and support materials on key professional issues.
In this book, leading experts on 14-19 education and training explore the concept of policy-learning and examine recent policies and policy-making in England and Scotland. It will be of interest to all those involved in, or affected by, policy-making in the increasingly high-profile and politically charged field of 14-19 education.
Preparing to Teach in Secondary Schools covers the range of core professional skills that student teachers need to acquire, while considering recent developments in teaching, exploring the opportunities and challenges they present for those about to enter the profession.
A new textbook for those training to teach in secondary schools, focusing on how research can be used to inform good teaching and structured around professional studies modules which are at the heart of all teacher training courses.
This text looks at each national curriculum subject and analyzes it in terms of culture and ideology represented. It proceeds to give detailed advice and suggestions on how to promote equality and equal opportunities within each subject.
A key book covering all the major professional teaching topics that students on teacher training courses in secondary education will need to cover in order to qualify for a career in the classroom. Fully updated to include recent changes in education policy
A comprehensive critical survey of the controversies, theories and practices central to secondary education, this book provides teachers, researchers, parents and policy-makers with a vital new reference resource. It covers topics such as: assessment; citizenship curriculum; e-learning; exclusion theories of learning; and work experience.
A practical resource for teachers written by experienced teacher educators. Covering the many issues of daily concern to teachers in the secondary sector, this handbook is organised in an easy-to- use A-Z format. Each entry covers a key theme on teaching strategies and begins with an essential outline of the topic.
On his first day at an inner-city state school the author gets nuked. The class he is made to cut his teeth on are an unruly mob stuffed with behavioural issues. In this account of his first few years in the classroom, the author grapples with the complicated questions of how to teach, how we learn - and how little he actually knows.
Tackles the various issues that new teachers find difficult. This title includes chapters on: managing yourself and your workload; working as part of a team; developing teaching and learning strategies; assessing, recording and reporting values and Citizenship Education; and, continuing professional development.
An examination of the nature of effective mentoring and its contribution to student teacher development. The book has a broad perspective and looks at policy developments and the differing approaches to teacher education, and explores central issues which have emerged in recent research.
This core text for student teachers training to teach the 14 - 19 years age group is written by highly experienced authors. Covering all the essentials, it makes clear links to theory and enables students to take the critical approach that they need for M-level work.
A Teacher's Guide to Science and Religion in the Classroom provides practical guidance on how to help children access positive ways of thinking about the relationship between science and religion.
The emergence of the 14-19 sector raises huge learning and teaching issues for both schools and colleges of further education. This book covers everything a teacher needs to know about learning and teaching across these phases.
Part 1: Business and Economics in a Changing World; The changing curriculum; The reform of 14-19 education and training; E-learning in business and economics; Citizenship and business education; Part 2: Teaching and Learning; Teaching, learning and assess
This volume brings together a range of articles from books and reports that inform an understanding of secondary schools in today's education climate. Through these, student teachers and practising teachers are introduced to the big issues and ideas currently being debated in this field.
Offers initial guidance on the 'pros and cons' of choosing teaching as a career before going on to provide advice on how to make a successful application for a place on a training course. This book includes practical advice on: finding out whether teaching really is for you; choosing the right course; and getting to grips with educational jargon.