Teaching Today: A Practical Guide - Softcover

Petty, Geoffrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0748785256 ISBN 13: 9780748785254

Publisher: Nelson Thornes Ltd, 2004

Synopsis

As in the previous edition the focus remains on practical strategies that can be implemented in the classroom. This new edition now features completely new sections including: assessing learner's needs; the monitoring and support of learners; the teacher as a professional; the teacher as a reflective practitioner; learning styles; and dyslexia and differentiation. In addition all of the existing chapters have been revised in response to developments in the areas of: the use of Information and Learning; Learning theories and principles; and Formative assessment.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

The third edition of this best-selling text has been improved and revised throughout. The greatly enjoyed practical and lively approach has been retained, and it remains straightforward, informal and highly readable.

As in previous editions the book includes:
A complete overview of teaching methods and how to use them
How to plan and resource lively lessons and motivate your students
Thought provoking checklists and practical exercises
How to create a disciplined but enjoyable environment for your learners.

This new edition now contains new material on how to:
Differentiate including an overview of the main strategies
Use Information and Learning Technology/ICT to help students learn
Use Learning style to plan interesting and effective activities
Help students with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties
Write and learn from your professional development journal
Assess learners' needs, including initial advice and guidance and individual learning plans
Monitor and support learners including tutorials and action planning
Meet FENTO and other standards, and realise professional values such as inclusivity, and widening participation.

Teaching Today is an invaluable resource for those teaching or training to teach in schools, colleges, universities, or in work-based training.

Geoff Petty has a reputation for explaining learning and teaching issues in a down to earth, but lively and inspiring way. He has worked as a consultant with over 100 Colleges and with LSDA, LSC, FENTO, AoC, and the DfES. He speaks on learning and teaching issues at conferences all over the country, is an associate tutor for Network Training, and a Visiting Examiner for the Institute of Education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nelson Thornes Ltd
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0748785256
• ISBN 13: 9780748785254
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 568