Table of Contents

Part I. Some perspectives on teaching and learning 1.The Politicisation of Education 2.Information Technology and Changes in Teaching and Learning 3.Action Planning in Teaching and Learning 4.The Impact of School-based Initial Teacher Education 5.An Overview of the National Curriculum of England and Wales Part II. Preparation and Planning 6.The Preliminary Visit 7.Aims and Objectives 8.Beginning Curriculum Planning Part III. Practising Teaching 9.Primary Teaching 10.Secondary Teaching 11.Mixed-Ability Teaching 12.Language in Classrooms 13.Equal Opportunities 14.Management and Control in the Classroom 15.The Classroom Environment and Situational Factors Part IV. Assessment, Record Keeping and Records of Achievement 16.Assessment 17.Record-Keeping 18.Records of Achievement

Reviews

'In a brief overview such as this it is impossible to do full justice to such a detailed book of almost five hundred pages. In essence it covers just about everything a student teacher needs to know in a single volume.' - British Journal of Educational Studies 'This is a welcome new edition of what has become something of a standard text for student teachers.' - British Journal of Educational Studies 'The new fifth edition is quite outstanding.' - Michael Duffy, TES