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
Tabella dei contenuti
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