Your Secondary School Direct Toolkit

This book is essential for all secondary School Direct trainees, providing them with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful teachers. It offers reflections, action boxes, and advice on further study, and is written by experienced teachers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2023
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Teaching in secondary schools necessitates a professional mindset, a diverse range of skills, and the courage to navigate challenging situations. This comprehensive and user-friendly book is designed specifically for Secondary School Direct trainees, providing them with the essential knowledge and skills required to excel in their teaching careers. It offers a platform for introspection, offering valuable insights into the dynamics of school life and guidance on how to make sense of it.

Through real-life examples from students who have already embarked on this journey, the book guides you through key challenges encountered during training: promoting student well-being, effectively managing classroom behavior, managing workload, creating effective lesson plans, adapting your teaching style to meet diverse student needs, and assessing learning outcomes.

Key features of this book include thought-provoking reflections that encourage deeper self-reflection and practical action boxes that provide actionable advice for further developing your teaching skills. Additionally, the authors, John Keenan and Andy Hind, both experienced Senior Lecturers in Secondary Education, offer valuable advice on pursuing further study and advancing your teaching career.

Whether you are a recent graduate or a career changer looking to enter the field of secondary education, this book is an invaluable resource that will equip you with the tools and confidence you need to succeed as a teacher.

Weight: 382g
Dimension: 186 x 233 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529781380