Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School (Learning to Teach Subjects in the Secondary School Series)

Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School (Learning to Teach Subjects in the Secondary School Series)

by JonDavison (Editor), JaneDowson (Editor)

Synopsis

This forward-looking book combines theory and practice to present a broad introduction to the opportunities and challenges of teaching English in secondary school classrooms. Each chapter explains the background to current debates about teaching the subject and provides tasks, teaching ideas, and further reading to explore issues and ideas in relation to school experience.
With reference to new legislation, the chapters suggest a range of approaches to the teaching of reading, writing, speaking and listening, drama, media study, information technology, language study, grammar, poetry, Shakespeare, GNVQ and A Level English Language and Literature. Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School offers principles and practical examples of teaching and learning in the context of the end of the twentieth century when new notions of literacy compete with the demands of national assessment.
Taking as its starting point the changing ideologies of English as a subject, the text addresses questions about the nature of teacher education. It raises issues concerning competence-based courses, working with a mentor in school and monitoring the development of a student teacher.
Learning to Teach Subjects in the Secondary School series, edited by Sue Capel, Tony Turner and Marilyn Leask.

$8.85

Save:$13.83 (61%)

Quantity

1 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 344
Publisher: Routledge Falmer
Published: 27 Nov 1997

ISBN 10: 0415156777
ISBN 13: 9780415156776

Media Reviews

'A very practical companion. The writers are experienced teacher-trainers and mentors, acutely aware of the need for precise objectives and clear planning...It is a serious and thought-provoking book...I shall order half a dozen copies.' - English in Education

'The must-have book for all English Trainees.' - PGCE student