Full Description
Successfully establishing initial teacher education courses in schools requires a careful understanding of what it means to train someone to teach. This book provides guidance on how teacher training can be effective in school-based settings. Essential practical issues are covered including, recruitment, pastoral care and the organization of academic components of a course. It also covers conceptual topics such as:
what makes a good mentor?
models of learning suitable for teacher education
the role of evidence-based teaching in a practical setting
Examples from existing primary and secondary school-based programmes explore good practice and show how challenges to developing courses can be overcome.
Contents
Introduction - Carey Philpott, Helen Scott and Carrie Mercier
Getting selection processes right - Kathryn Fox and Patrick Smith
Models of professional learning and what they mean for those working with teachers - Carey Philpott
Effective professional learning - Gail Fuller
What is the difference between mentoring and coaching? - Helen Scott
Why is the academic component of ITE important and how do we organize it? - Nigel Appleton
The assessment of student teachers - Carrie Mercier
How do you create synergy between different school priorities? - Simon Asquith
Initial teacher education and staff development - Alison Chapman
How can action research be used to enhance school-based ITE? - Carey Philpott
Pastoral care for student teachers - Robert Heath and Carey Philpott
Conclusion - Carey Philpott, Helen Scott and Carrie Mercier
