Get Set for Teacher Training / / Don Skinner.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Edinburgh University Press Backlist eBook-Package 2013-2000
• VerfasserIn: Skinner, Don,
• Place / Publishing House: Edinburgh : : Edinburgh University Press, , [2005]; ©2005
• Year of Publication: 2005
• Language: English
• Series: Get Set for University : GSU
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (160 p.)

This is a guide to getting the most out of a teacher training course in the United Kingdom. It covers both primary and secondary teaching and is suitable for students following undergraduate, postgraduate or alternative routes. The book gives a clear idea of what to expect from such courses, how to succeed on them and so make the best possible start to a career in teaching.It covers:studying education and teachinglearning from placementsprofessional study skillsThe guide will enable readers to get to grips quickly with curriculum planning, teaching and class management, applying developmental psychology, writing assignments, making presentations, managing priorities and time, and meeting the challenge of being assessed on teaching competence - all essential to professional confidence and success in teaching today.Written by an experienced, innovative teacher educator it reflects up-to-date policy and research, highlighting new ideas about assessment, learning styles and subject understanding.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- 1. Introduction -- Part I. Studying Education -- 2. Teaching and learning -- 3. Curriculum and assessment -- 4. Developmental psychology -- 5. Schools and society -- Part II. Professional Practice -- 6. Learning from placement -- 7. Interaction skills and learning styles -- 8. Wider roles and professional development -- Part III. Study Skills for Teacher Training -- 9. Approaches to study -- 10. Writing essays -- 11. Making presentations -- 12. Managing your time -- Applying for teacher training -- Acronyms, glossary and useful websites -- Bibliography -- Index