Full Description
For all those preparing to teach or involved in further professional development it will provide an essential, accessible and readable companion to their course. Theories of learning are integrated with practical strategies for approaching a topic. Each of the following areas discussed:
*active reading and using the library
*referencing correctly
*making notes and writing clearly
*presenting your work orally
*developing subject knowledge
*using information and communications technology
*continuing professional development
*developing key relationships
*partnerships between schools and universities.
The book explores the process of getting to know yourself as a learner and the nature of knowledge and understanding. A useful and comprehensive introduction to research identifies and demystifies aspects more relevant to the education student. Each chapter is written by professional educators with a wide range of experience and expertise.
Contents
Chapter 1 Study, John Jessel; Chapter 2 Getting to know yourself as a learner, Diana Coben; Chapter 3 Curriculum studies, Steve Herne; Chapter 4 Developing subject knowledge, Barbara Allebone, Dan Davies; Chapter 5 Strategies and case studies, Dan Davies, Barbara Allebone; Chapter 6 From starting point to fair copy, Margaret Mallett, Anna Mallett; Chapter 7 Using information and communications technology, John Jessel; Chapter 8 Presenting your work orally, Jenny Griffiths; Chapter 9 Starting your research project, Rosalyn George; Chapter 10 Establishing and maintaining professional working relationships, Sue Kendall; Chapter 11 Some final comments, John Jessel;
