Overview

This comprehensive handbook has been written for all those interested in becoming a secondary school teacher. The author 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. The handbook moves on to cover everything you will need to know in order to enjoy a successful training year and ultimately to start that all-important first job. Detailed practical advice is given on - finding out whether teaching really is for you - choosing the right course - preparing and applying for your training course - getting to grips with educational jargon - making the most of your training programme - succeeding in your teaching practice schools - looking ahead to your induction year. This book is a must for anyone interested in becoming a secondary school teacher.

Full Product Details

Author:   Gererd Dixie
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.425kg
ISBN:  

9781847063090

ISBN 10:   1847063098
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   10 April 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Initial preparation - the dream versus the reality - work experience - reading around the subject 2. Choosing the right course - exploration of the different routes into teaching - choosing the right course for you - pre-course requirements (what are they and how can you meet them) 3. Making a successful application - the application form - the interview 4. Pre-course preparations - understanding the role of a teacher - using your pre-school visits to full effect - the curriculum - exploring teaching styles 5. The requirements of your training - your rights and responsibilities as a trainee - getting to know the standards - reflective practice - assignments - learning theories - the basics - improving your subject knowledge - portfolio and training folder requirements - time management, organization and stress management - setting up your own support networks - passing your skills test 6. Your school practices - gaining an understanding of the demographic, socio-economic and academic profile of the school - exploring the school's policies - health and safety issues - staffroom politics and etiquette 7. Teaching practice - working with your mentor - observing lessons - lesson planning - behaviour management - understanding assessment - being observed and assessed - extra curricula - communication with parents - OFSTED inspections - Special Educational Needs (inclusion) - learning styles and multiple intelligences - using teaching and learning resources - the pastoral role - coping with emergencies - preparing pupils for exams 8. Looking ahead - career entry profile - unions and associations - applying for jobs - writing letters of application and attending interviews 9. Teaching and training dilemmas - This section will contain a range of potential dilemmas for the reader to consider. The author will then provide a series reflective questions to help them consider what they would do in such circumstances. 10 Understanding Educational jargon - this section will provide a range of educational terms followed by a brief summary of what they mean.

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Gererd Dixie is an Educational Consultant and Advanced Skills Teacher in Initial Teacher Training in the UK. Gererd has over 30 years' experience in teaching, and was a Professional Development Tutor at a comprehensive school for 18 years.

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