Product Description

The first edition of this book was a bestseller, and is generally regarded as the most widely used and authoritative text on this topic. This completely revised and updated second edition takes into account the latest changes in educational practice, and includes coverage of recent developments in teacher appraisal and school inspection procedures. The author is an international expert on research into teaching and learning, but has always been someone who writes with teachers in mind. You will find a combination of case studies, photographs and illustrations used here to show how various people study lessons for different purposes and in different contexts. He explains a number of approaches in clear language and gives examples of successful methods that have been employed by teachers, student teachers, researchers and pupils. This book is essential reading for anyone serious about becoming a good teacher or researcher in education.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #205953 in Books
• Published on: 1999-03-11
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Gwenan Hughes Williams, North Wales University College
From the 1st edition:'The book is easy to read and contains valuable suggestions - an excellent introduction to classroom practice.'

Prof. J. Hifsod, Queen's University, Belfast
'An excellent book for PGCE and teacher training courses.' -

Synopsis
This updated and revised second edition includes coverage of the new teacher appraisal and school inspection procedures. Using a combination of case studies, photographs and illustrations, the author shows how various people study lessons for different purposes and in different contexts. He explains various approaches in a clear language and gives examples of successful methods that have been employed by teachers, student teachers, researchers and pupils.