Product Description

This textbook serves as a resource for intending or experienced teachers, trainers and support workers within post-compulsory education who are working towards professional awards based on National Standards. Although the authors, who are all experienced practising teacher educators, have based the discussion firmly on the Further Education National Training Organisation (FENTO) framework, the issues that are addressed are relevant to the broader post-14 Learning and Skills sector. They include advice on: relevant developmental activities which generate appropriate evidence from practice - the structuring of a Personal Development Journal; the development of a Practitioner File incorporating schemes of work, session plans, learning contracts, action plans, assessment, specification and more; and identifying the theoretical concepts underpinning familiar teaching approaches. The title is essentially a practical guide to the numerous diverse contexts within Further Education today and contains material on such key aspects of professional development as planning, delivering, assessing and evaluating teaching and learning. Information is also provided on such influential factors as the Common Inspection Framework, Ofsted, Learning and Skills Council and the Basic Skills Agency.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #395880 in Books
• Published on: 2003-12-11
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 296 pages

Customer Reviews

Excellent teaching aid
I came across this book recently whilst training to become an ESOL teacher. I found it an invaluable aid throughout my course. The book is very up-to-date. It covers the FENTO standards really well and is clued up with current jargon like PDJ's, scheme of work, etc. It cleared up many issues like the difference between 'aims' and 'objectives' in a very easy to understand manner, something which my tutors were unable to do! I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants an accessible book for background reading. The book quoted from authors that were on my background reading list.My only criticsm is that it is very detailed in certain areas and gives information for the trainee, novice and experienced teacher. But the design of the book allows you to read the sections relevant to you. It is very thorough.

I found it better than a lot of other teacher training books by Andy Armitage, David Minton, Jane Jordan, etc. I will say it is worth buying for anyone out there who is training to become a teacher in post-compulsory education or is already a teacher.