Successful Teaching Placement: Primary and Early Years (Achieving QTS Practical Handbooks)

by N/A

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $3.25

  School placements can be anxious and uncertain experiences for trainee teachers, and even for those with previous classroom experience a new school environment can be intimidating. This book is full of invaluable advice and practical suggestions that will help trainees prepare for, enjoy and make the most of this experience. It deals with the full range of issues, from finding out about the placement school to managing difficult behaviour on placement. This second edition is linked to the 2007 Standards for QTS and reflects recent documents and initiatives.

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $3.25

  Full of practical help and guidance, this is a must have for primary trainees on school experience, whether they are in a school-based or university-based teacher training programme. It begins by helping trainees to plan their own journey through training and beyond. Taking control of their own training in this way supports student teachers to approach the course with confidence, and secure their first teaching job. The book provides guidance on: * adapting to working in school * observing, planning and evaluating in school * teaching on placement * assessing, monitoring and reporting on children's progress * self-evaluation and how to pre-empt and resolve issues * securing the first teaching job and succeeding in the NQT year For student teachers, the experience of school-based training is exciting but also challenging - this book supports them throughout and prepares them for the journey ahead.