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Successful Teaching 14-19
Theory, Practice and Reflection



March 2010 | 320 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

Are you looking for a complete training manual, to get you through your assignments, help you on your teaching practice and support you in your first teaching job?

For trainee teachers studying to teach the 14 to 19 age group in secondary schools and colleges, Successful Teaching 14-19 is a practical guide covering the essential skills that must be acquired in order to successfully complete your course.

Five sections cover education policy, professional skills, theory, practice and reflection. The authors provide teaching ideas that work, and that will help trainee teachers to improve their grades and lesson observation profiles. There is a clear explanation of the theoretical underpinning that must be grasped in order to pass written assignments, and Masters level debates are addressed throughout the book, with a dedicated chapter exploring academic themes and issues.

The book is packed with ideas for classroom activities, and popular topics covered include:

  • essential educational theory
  • behavior and classroom management
  • how to start off lessons
  • ideas for group work
  • setting homework
  • evaluating your own practice, and understanding how you can improve
  • revising for exams
  • working as part of a team
  • using technology

All the chapters contain learning objectives, discussion points, examples from practice, Masters level extensions (for those studying at that level) and suggestions for further reading.

Suitable for all those studying to teach the 14 to 19 age range, this book is ideal for those on Secondary PGCE, PGDE and GTP courses leading to QTS, those studying for the post-compulsory sector PTLLS, DTLLS and CTLLS qualifications and those doing Overseas Teacher Training and Teach First courses.


 
PART ONE: EDUCATIONAL POLICY
 
Why Teach?
 
Understanding Secondary Education
 
Understanding Lifelong Learning and Post-Compulsory Education
 
Understanding the 14 - 19 Agenda
 
PART TWO: PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
 
The Habits of a Good Teacher
 
Starting to Think about Teaching and Learning: What Makes a Good Lesson?
 
Making a Good Start: Mentoring, Teaching Placement and First Encounters with Learners
 
How to 'Survive' Teaching Practice
 
PART THREE: THEORY
 
Educational Theory: Useful Tools at Your Disposal
 
Understanding the Role of Assessment in Learning
 
Behaviour and Classroom Management in Schools and Colleges
 
Educational Achievement and Underachievement
 
PART FOUR: PRACTICE
 
Planning and Preparation
 
How to Engage Learners
 
Classroom Ideas That Really Work
 
Ideas for Organizing Learning: Group Work, Revision and Homework Strategies
 
Teaching Thinking Skills: Examination, Evaluation and Differentiation
 
Using Technology to Teach: E-Learning, M-Learning and Blended Learning Strategies
 
PART FIVE: REFLECTION
 
Dealing with M-Level Credits: Academic Debates and Issues
 
Moving on: Professional Formation and Continuing Professional Development

Excellent book, covers most topics relating to teaching the 14-19 sector in colleges or training environments. It supports the PGCE/CertEd qualification. Ideal for both student and tutor (as a reference book).

Mrs Cheryl Hine
Teacher Training, Leeds City College
January 20, 2011

Very well structured with clear format, including chapter contents at the start of each chapter and bold headings. Easy to locate information quickly. Covers everything a student would need to know for writing any research project.

Mrs Cheryl St.George
Faculty of Education, Royal Academy of Dance
December 1, 2010

This publication offers a different perspective from the more standard texts. It is accessible and covers all areas for students on a ITT programme.

Ms Jodi Roffey-Barentsen
Humanities & Education Dept, Farnborough College of Technology
October 21, 2010

Essential for those trainees following the vocational Design and Technology (Engineering) route x 10

Recommended for those on the 11-16 PGCE Design and Technology Route x 47

Ms Sarah Davies
School of Education, Nottingham Trent University
October 9, 2010

Very supportive text for optional unit of DTLLS.

Sue Hopewell
Please select your department, Leicester College
August 16, 2010

Found this really useful when reviewing my own teaching practise. I have been teaching for several years but gave me new inspiration and ideas to adopt in my practise. Also I would encourage any new teacher to have this text on their book shelf !

Ms CLAIRE WILKINSON
DIVISION ON HEALTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, Burnley College
August 12, 2010

A much awaited book for ITT trainees focusing on the 14-19 age range.

Ms Jill Powell
Education , Bradford College
July 19, 2010

Some excellent practical activities suggested to embed the issues outlined. A useful text book for all teachers in the PCET and Life Long Learning sector.

Dr Janet Oti
Newport School of Education, University of Wales, Newport
July 12, 2010

Useful, engaging and informed. This book provides a good intorduction to 14-19 teaching, encouraging students to become informed, critical practioners. It is well structured, with clear, purposeful links made throughout.

Mrs Angella Cooze
ScHool of Education, Swansea Metropolitan University
July 12, 2010

An excellent and thorough introduction to teaching in the 14-19 sector. Contains ideas for group work, using technology and the inclusion of masters level debates is extremely useful for student and lecturer.

Ms Jane Ballans
Dept of Education and Professional Development, Doncaster University Centre
May 10, 2010

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