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Really excellent education reference, 15 May 2008
I found this book really useful for filling all the gaps on my PGCE year. It dips into education theory in more depth than our lectures did, but is not so pretentious or jargon-filled that I struggled with it. I also found the accompanying Readings for Reflective Teaching useful- especially as resource for essays or for trying to get your head around Vygotsky or Piaget in their own words. Essential for teacher training, 23 Jan 2008
This is one of those useful reference books you can always dip into for help, quotes and ideas on practice and reflective activities. It has probably been one of the most useful books I have purchased for my ITT and I have frequently referenced it. Pricey but worth it - certainly one of the books I will hang on to for a long time. Really good general resource for trainee teachers, 23 Mar 2004
I have found 'Reflective Teaching' a very helpful and well presented overview of key issues in learning and teaching. The book's language is straightforward, yet not simplistic, and the topics covered are both important and current. The book is a really useful resource when it comes to writing essays for, e.g., a PGCE course. Each chapter serves as a really good introduction to the key points which need to be considered, and there are useful suggestions for further reading (both in the book itself, and on the Web site: RTWeb). 'Reflective Teaching' also strikes a good balance between the abstract and the specific. It isn't as up-in-the-air as many education books are, and it does consider genuine classroom issues, but equally it doesn't get bogged down in the minutiae of the classroom. I would really recommend this book to anybody on an initial teacher training course, as a very helpful overview of important issues and a good starting point for further, more detailed research. One criticism? The green cover design makes the book look deeply boring - which is unfortunate! Something to change for the new edition, I feel!
Reflection at its Best, 22 Sep 2002
Reflective Teaching is an excellent book. The updated version is a significant enhancement on the previous edition. I use the book with my students as a recommended text and the feedback I get is highly positive.
The easy to follow sections and clear down-to-earth language and content makes it very easy for pre-service teachers to follow. The link to the 'reflection site' provides updated, on-site interactive experiences which renders the book really amazing.
Essential reading for any teaching student, 20 Aug 2002
This book is essential reading for any teaching student especially those studying for a PGCE. It can be dipped into for inspiration and the all important quotes for those gruelling essays.
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Customer Reviews
Really excellent education reference, 15 May 2008
I found this book really useful for filling all the gaps on my PGCE year. It dips into education theory in more depth than our lectures did, but is not so pretentious or jargon-filled that I struggled with it. I also found the accompanying Readings for Reflective Teaching useful- especially as resource for essays or for trying to get your head around Vygotsky or Piaget in their own words. Essential for teacher training, 23 Jan 2008
This is one of those useful reference books you can always dip into for help, quotes and ideas on practice and reflective activities. It has probably been one of the most useful books I have purchased for my ITT and I have frequently referenced it. Pricey but worth it - certainly one of the books I will hang on to for a long time. Really good general resource for trainee teachers, 23 Mar 2004
I have found 'Reflective Teaching' a very helpful and well presented overview of key issues in learning and teaching. The book's language is straightforward, yet not simplistic, and the topics covered are both important and current. The book is a really useful resource when it comes to writing essays for, e.g., a PGCE course. Each chapter serves as a really good introduction to the key points which need to be considered, and there are useful suggestions for further reading (both in the book itself, and on the Web site: RTWeb). 'Reflective Teaching' also strikes a good balance between the abstract and the specific. It isn't as up-in-the-air as many education books are, and it does consider genuine classroom issues, but equally it doesn't get bogged down in the minutiae of the classroom. I would really recommend this book to anybody on an initial teacher training course, as a very helpful overview of important issues and a good starting point for further, more detailed research. One criticism? The green cover design makes the book look deeply boring - which is unfortunate! Something to change for the new edition, I feel!
Reflection at its Best, 22 Sep 2002
Reflective Teaching is an excellent book. The updated version is a significant enhancement on the previous edition. I use the book with my students as a recommended text and the feedback I get is highly positive.
The easy to follow sections and clear down-to-earth language and content makes it very easy for pre-service teachers to follow. The link to the 'reflection site' provides updated, on-site interactive experiences which renders the book really amazing.
Essential reading for any teaching student, 20 Aug 2002
This book is essential reading for any teaching student especially those studying for a PGCE. It can be dipped into for inspiration and the all important quotes for those gruelling essays.
Its ok, 31 May 2007
This book is recommended by the Bristol PGCE. The book is ok, with some useful information - but it is quite dull. I did find it useful when writing all the essays for the PGCE course.
Learning to teach in the secondary school, 08 Aug 2006
Book recommended by Cambridge PGCE reading list. Some valuable information but I always find that the subject specific books in this range are of far more use
too much text, 06 Feb 2006
really helpful book to refer to if u need some help with something in particular. i personally found it quite difficult to read- lots and lots of text got a bit tiresome.
A good core text but could be improved, 25 Sep 2004
The book is of reasonable use, with tips and advice for student teachers as well as subjects that you are likely to study throughout your course. Useful for assignments too. It would have been better if there was a book for each subject that would relate examples directly to your specialism, rather than unrelated or vague examples. There are books related to english, maths etc but not all secondary subjects.
A comprehensive guide to becoming a seocondary school teache, 02 Jan 2004
This book is a comprehensive guide for those who wish to undertake teacher training to become a secondary school teacher. Not only does it cover the main issues in teaching such as lesson planning and behaviour management but it also give a useful yet concise guide to other important aspects of teaching such as details on the national curriculum, the psychology of pupils and how to maximise learning for your pupils taking in to consideration different learning styles and abilities.
The most useful aspects were the suggested exercises and issues to consider in order preparing oneself for school placements.
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Customer Reviews
Really excellent education reference, 15 May 2008
I found this book really useful for filling all the gaps on my PGCE year. It dips into education theory in more depth than our lectures did, but is not so pretentious or jargon-filled that I struggled with it. I also found the accompanying Readings for Reflective Teaching useful- especially as resource for essays or for trying to get your head around Vygotsky or Piaget in their own words. Essential for teacher training, 23 Jan 2008
This is one of those useful reference books you can always dip into for help, quotes and ideas on practice and reflective activities. It has probably been one of the most useful books I have purchased for my ITT and I have frequently referenced it. Pricey but worth it - certainly one of the books I will hang on to for a long time. Really good general resource for trainee teachers, 23 Mar 2004
I have found 'Reflective Teaching' a very helpful and well presented overview of key issues in learning and teaching. The book's language is straightforward, yet not simplistic, and the topics covered are both important and current. The book is a really useful resource when it comes to writing essays for, e.g., a PGCE course. Each chapter serves as a really good introduction to the key points which need to be considered, and there are useful suggestions for further reading (both in the book itself, and on the Web site: RTWeb). 'Reflective Teaching' also strikes a good balance between the abstract and the specific. It isn't as up-in-the-air as many education books are, and it does consider genuine classroom issues, but equally it doesn't get bogged down in the minutiae of the classroom. I would really recommend this book to anybody on an initial teacher training course, as a very helpful overview of important issues and a good starting point for further, more detailed research. One criticism? The green cover design makes the book look deeply boring - which is unfortunate! Something to change for the new edition, I feel!
Reflection at its Best, 22 Sep 2002
Reflective Teaching is an excellent book. The updated version is a significant enhancement on the previous edition. I use the book with my students as a recommended text and the feedback I get is highly positive.
The easy to follow sections and clear down-to-earth language and content makes it very easy for pre-service teachers to follow. The link to the 'reflection site' provides updated, on-site interactive experiences which renders the book really amazing.
Essential reading for any teaching student, 20 Aug 2002
This book is essential reading for any teaching student especially those studying for a PGCE. It can be dipped into for inspiration and the all important quotes for those gruelling essays.
Its ok, 31 May 2007
This book is recommended by the Bristol PGCE. The book is ok, with some useful information - but it is quite dull. I did find it useful when writing all the essays for the PGCE course.
Learning to teach in the secondary school, 08 Aug 2006
Book recommended by Cambridge PGCE reading list. Some valuable information but I always find that the subject specific books in this range are of far more use
too much text, 06 Feb 2006
really helpful book to refer to if u need some help with something in particular. i personally found it quite difficult to read- lots and lots of text got a bit tiresome.
A good core text but could be improved, 25 Sep 2004
The book is of reasonable use, with tips and advice for student teachers as well as subjects that you are likely to study throughout your course. Useful for assignments too. It would have been better if there was a book for each subject that would relate examples directly to your specialism, rather than unrelated or vague examples. There are books related to english, maths etc but not all secondary subjects.
A comprehensive guide to becoming a seocondary school teache, 02 Jan 2004
This book is a comprehensive guide for those who wish to undertake teacher training to become a secondary school teacher. Not only does it cover the main issues in teaching such as lesson planning and behaviour management but it also give a useful yet concise guide to other important aspects of teaching such as details on the national curriculum, the psychology of pupils and how to maximise learning for your pupils taking in to consideration different learning styles and abilities.
The most useful aspects were the suggested exercises and issues to consider in order preparing oneself for school placements.
Loss, 25 Oct 2006
Not just for children, this illustrated book has the ability to assist anyone who has suffered loss come to some sort of understanding of their grief. Margot Sunderland has the uncanny knack within her books of exploring with metaphor our hidden anxieties, fears and concerns.
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Customer Reviews
Really excellent education reference, 15 May 2008
I found this book really useful for filling all the gaps on my PGCE year. It dips into education theory in more depth than our lectures did, but is not so pretentious or jargon-filled that I struggled with it. I also found the accompanying Readings for Reflective Teaching useful- especially as resource for essays or for trying to get your head around Vygotsky or Piaget in their own words. Essential for teacher training, 23 Jan 2008
This is one of those useful reference books you can always dip into for help, quotes and ideas on practice and reflective activities. It has probably been one of the most useful books I have purchased for my ITT and I have frequently referenced it. Pricey but worth it - certainly one of the books I will hang on to for a long time. Really good general resource for trainee teachers, 23 Mar 2004
I have found 'Reflective Teaching' a very helpful and well presented overview of key issues in learning and teaching. The book's language is straightforward, yet not simplistic, and the topics covered are both important and current. The book is a really useful resource when it comes to writing essays for, e.g., a PGCE course. Each chapter serves as a really good introduction to the key points which need to be considered, and there are useful suggestions for further reading (both in the book itself, and on the Web site: RTWeb). 'Reflective Teaching' also strikes a good balance between the abstract and the specific. It isn't as up-in-the-air as many education books are, and it does consider genuine classroom issues, but equally it doesn't get bogged down in the minutiae of the classroom. I would really recommend this book to anybody on an initial teacher training course, as a very helpful overview of important issues and a good starting point for further, more detailed research. One criticism? The green cover design makes the book look deeply boring - which is unfortunate! Something to change for the new edition, I feel!
Reflection at its Best, 22 Sep 2002
Reflective Teaching is an excellent book. The updated version is a significant enhancement on the previous edition. I use the book with my students as a recommended text and the feedback I get is highly positive.
The easy to follow sections and clear down-to-earth language and content makes it very easy for pre-service teachers to follow. The link to the 'reflection site' provides updated, on-site interactive experiences which renders the book really amazing.
Essential reading for any teaching student, 20 Aug 2002
This book is essential reading for any teaching student especially those studying for a PGCE. It can be dipped into for inspiration and the all important quotes for those gruelling essays.
Its ok, 31 May 2007
This book is recommended by the Bristol PGCE. The book is ok, with some useful information - but it is quite dull. I did find it useful when writing all the essays for the PGCE course.
Learning to teach in the secondary school, 08 Aug 2006
Book recommended by Cambridge PGCE reading list. Some valuable information but I always find that the subject specific books in this range are of far more use
too much text, 06 Feb 2006
really helpful book to refer to if u need some help with something in particular. i personally found it quite difficult to read- lots and lots of text got a bit tiresome.
A good core text but could be improved, 25 Sep 2004
The book is of reasonable use, with tips and advice for student teachers as well as subjects that you are likely to study throughout your course. Useful for assignments too. It would have been better if there was a book for each subject that would relate examples directly to your specialism, rather than unrelated or vague examples. There are books related to english, maths etc but not all secondary subjects.
A comprehensive guide to becoming a seocondary school teache, 02 Jan 2004
This book is a comprehensive guide for those who wish to undertake teacher training to become a secondary school teacher. Not only does it cover the main issues in teaching such as lesson planning and behaviour management but it also give a useful yet concise guide to other important aspects of teaching such as details on the national curriculum, the psychology of pupils and how to maximise learning for your pupils taking in to consideration different learning styles and abilities.
The most useful aspects were the suggested exercises and issues to consider in order preparing oneself for school placements.
Loss, 25 Oct 2006
Not just for children, this illustrated book has the ability to assist anyone who has suffered loss come to some sort of understanding of their grief. Margot Sunderland has the uncanny knack within her books of exploring with metaphor our hidden anxieties, fears and concerns.
An excellent guide to teaching Shakespeare, 26 Jul 2007
I am an experienced English teacher, but this book was an eye-opener. It's full of inspiring suggestions that could be adapted to any of the plays, and what I found especially useful was the simplicity of Gibson's explanations and descriptions - they would be accessible to students of all levels. He suggests ways of bringing Shakespeare to students that I wouldn't have thought of myself. Well worth a read for any English teacher.
For Dummys Shakespeare background plus some cool ideas, 09 Jun 2005
There is a lot of information on Shakespeare in this book - imagery, language etc. If the title of the book was "An introduction to Shakespeare with some ideas for teaching it" then I would give it 5 stars. One would assume that a book called "Teaching Shakespeare" was written for either drama teachers or English teachers. Then why the need for pages on Shakespeare's imagery? What English or drama teacher wouldn't already know all about that? The author gives us some novel ideas for teaching Shakespeare but not enough to warrant a whole book - he pads it out to book-length by sticking in a load of info that anyone who was even thinking of teaching Shakespeare should already know.
How to cope with 30 15 year olds and a Shakespeare text, 22 Jan 2001
Imagine - you are a brand new teacher looking out over a sea of expectant faces (none of whom you have ever clapped eyes on before). In one hand a copy of Macbeth - in your other hand a copy of Rex Gibson's 'Making Shakespeare come alive in your classroom'. You feel safe and secure in the knowledge that by the end of the lesson you will have seen your reticent Year 9s flying off tables insulting each other in Elizabethan verse, you will have watched the giggling girls from the back of the room do a fine impression of three board Cockney housewives and you will have had the whole class actively using a language that was alien to them only an hour previously! This book is so full of fantastic ideas (tried and tested in the theatre and on countless school kids up and down the country) that it is invaluable. It makes you wish your English teacher had a copy when you were listening to a tortuous read through of Romeo and Juilet on that long, wet Friday afternoon of your GCSEs (or O Levels for those of you who need to go back that far!) Practical use for teachers to Am Dram darlings to those making their livings treading the board - SO WHY HAVEN'T YOU ALREADY GOT YOUR COPY?
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Customer Reviews
Really excellent education reference, 15 May 2008
I found this book really useful for filling all the gaps on my PGCE year. It dips into education theory in more depth than our lectures did, but is not so pretentious or jargon-filled that I struggled with it. I also found the accompanying Readings for Reflective Teaching useful- especially as resource for essays or for trying to get your head around Vygotsky or Piaget in their own words. Essential for teacher training, 23 Jan 2008
This is one of those useful reference books you can always dip into for help, quotes and ideas on practice and reflective activities. It has probably been one of the most useful books I have purchased for my ITT and I have frequently referenced it. Pricey but worth it - certainly one of the books I will hang on to for a long time. Really good general resource for trainee teachers, 23 Mar 2004
I have found 'Reflective Teaching' a very helpful and well presented overview of key issues in learning and teaching. The book's language is straightforward, yet not simplistic, and the topics covered are both important and current. The book is a really useful resource when it comes to writing essays for, e.g., a PGCE course. Each chapter serves as a really good introduction to the key points which need to be considered, and there are useful suggestions for further reading (both in the book itself, and on the Web site: RTWeb). 'Reflective Teaching' also strikes a good balance between the abstract and the specific. It isn't as up-in-the-air as many education books are, and it does consider genuine classroom issues, but equally it doesn't get bogged down in the minutiae of the classroom. I would really recommend this book to anybody on an initial teacher training course, as a very helpful overview of important issues and a good starting point for further, more detailed research. One criticism? The green cover design makes the book look deeply boring - which is unfortunate! Something to change for the new edition, I feel!
Reflection at its Best, 22 Sep 2002
Reflective Teaching is an excellent book. The updated version is a significant enhancement on the previous edition. I use the book with my students as a recommended text and the feedback I get is highly positive.
The easy to follow sections and clear down-to-earth language and content makes it very easy for pre-service teachers to follow. The link to the 'reflection site' provides updated, on-site interactive experiences which renders the book really amazing.
Essential reading for any teaching student, 20 Aug 2002
This book is essential reading for any teaching student especially those studying for a PGCE. It can be dipped into for inspiration and the all important quotes for those gruelling essays.
Its ok, 31 May 2007
This book is recommended by the Bristol PGCE. The book is ok, with some useful information - but it is quite dull. I did find it useful when writing all the essays for the PGCE course.
Learning to teach in the secondary school, 08 Aug 2006
Book recommended by Cambridge PGCE reading list. Some valuable information but I always find that the subject specific books in this range are of far more use
too much text, 06 Feb 2006
really helpful book to refer to if u need some help with something in particular. i personally found it quite difficult to read- lots and lots of text got a bit tiresome.
A good core text but could be improved, 25 Sep 2004
The book is of reasonable use, with tips and advice for student teachers as well as subjects that you are likely to study throughout your course. Useful for assignments too. It would have been better if there was a book for each subject that would relate examples directly to your specialism, rather than unrelated or vague examples. There are books related to english, maths etc but not all secondary subjects.
A comprehensive guide to becoming a seocondary school teache, 02 Jan 2004
This book is a comprehensive guide for those who wish to undertake teacher training to become a secondary school teacher. Not only does it cover the main issues in teaching such as lesson planning and behaviour management but it also give a useful yet concise guide to other important aspects of teaching such as details on the national curriculum, the psychology of pupils and how to maximise learning for your pupils taking in to consideration different learning styles and abilities.
The most useful aspects were the suggested exercises and issues to consider in order preparing oneself for school placements.
Loss, 25 Oct 2006
Not just for children, this illustrated book has the ability to assist anyone who has suffered loss come to some sort of understanding of their grief. Margot Sunderland has the uncanny knack within her books of exploring with metaphor our hidden anxieties, fears and concerns.
An excellent guide to teaching Shakespeare, 26 Jul 2007
I am an experienced English teacher, but this book was an eye-opener. It's full of inspiring suggestions that could be adapted to any of the plays, and what I found especially useful was the simplicity of Gibson's explanations and descriptions - they would be accessible to students of all levels. He suggests ways of bringing Shakespeare to students that I wouldn't have thought of myself. Well worth a read for any English teacher.
For Dummys Shakespeare background plus some cool ideas, 09 Jun 2005
There is a lot of information on Shakespeare in this book - imagery, language etc. If the title of the book was "An introduction to Shakespeare with some ideas for teaching it" then I would give it 5 stars. One would assume that a book called "Teaching Shakespeare" was written for either drama teachers or English teachers. Then why the need for pages on Shakespeare's imagery? What English or drama teacher wouldn't already know all about that? The author gives us some novel ideas for teaching Shakespeare but not enough to warrant a whole book - he pads it out to book-length by sticking in a load of info that anyone who was even thinking of teaching Shakespeare should already know.
How to cope with 30 15 year olds and a Shakespeare text, 22 Jan 2001
Imagine - you are a brand new teacher looking out over a sea of expectant faces (none of whom you have ever clapped eyes on before). In one hand a copy of Macbeth - in your other hand a copy of Rex Gibson's 'Making Shakespeare come alive in your classroom'. You feel safe and secure in the knowledge that by the end of the lesson you will have seen your reticent Year 9s flying off tables insulting each other in Elizabethan verse, you will have watched the giggling girls from the back of the room do a fine impression of three board Cockney housewives and you will have had the whole class actively using a language that was alien to them only an hour previously! This book is so full of fantastic ideas (tried and tested in the theatre and on countless school kids up and down the country) that it is invaluable. It makes you wish your English teacher had a copy when you were listening to a tortuous read through of Romeo and Juilet on that long, wet Friday afternoon of your GCSEs (or O Levels for those of you who need to go back that far!) Practical use for teachers to Am Dram darlings to those making their livings treading the board - SO WHY HAVEN'T YOU ALREADY GOT YOUR COPY?
Great to dip into., 26 Mar 2007
Even as an experienced teacher I found new ideas to refresh my lessons. With its concise and readable sections this is a teaching book you'll actually have time to use!
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Customer Reviews
Really excellent education reference, 15 May 2008
I found this book really useful for filling all the gaps on my PGCE year. It dips into education theory in more depth than our lectures did, but is not so pretentious or jargon-filled that I struggled with it. I also found the accompanying Readings for Reflective Teaching useful- especially as resource for essays or for trying to get your head around Vygotsky or Piaget in their own words. Essential for teacher training, 23 Jan 2008
This is one of those useful reference books you can always dip into for help, quotes and ideas on practice and reflective activities. It has probably been one of the most useful books I have purchased for my ITT and I have frequently referenced it. Pricey but worth it - certainly one of the books I will hang on to for a long time. Really good general resource for trainee teachers, 23 Mar 2004
I have found 'Reflective Teaching' a very helpful and well presented overview of key issues in learning and teaching. The book's language is straightforward, yet not simplistic, and the topics covered are both important and current. The book is a really useful resource when it comes to writing essays for, e.g., a PGCE course. Each chapter serves as a really good introduction to the key points which need to be considered, and there are useful suggestions for further reading (both in the book itself, and on the Web site: RTWeb). 'Reflective Teaching' also strikes a good balance between the abstract and the specific. It isn't as up-in-the-air as many education books are, and it does consider genuine classroom issues, but equally it doesn't get bogged down in the minutiae of the classroom. I would really recommend this book to anybody on an initial teacher training course, as a very helpful overview of important issues and a good starting point for further, more detailed research. One criticism? The green cover design makes the book look deeply boring - which is unfortunate! Something to change for the new edition, I feel!
Reflection at its Best, 22 Sep 2002
Reflective Teaching is an excellent book. The updated version is a significant enhancement on the previous edition. I use the book with my students as a recommended text and the feedback I get is highly positive.
The easy to follow sections and clear down-to-earth language and content makes it very easy for pre-service teachers to follow. The link to the 'reflection site' provides updated, on-site interactive experiences which renders the book really amazing.
Essential reading for any teaching student, 20 Aug 2002
This book is essential reading for any teaching student especially those studying for a PGCE. It can be dipped into for inspiration and the all important quotes for those gruelling essays.
Its ok, 31 May 2007
This book is recommended by the Bristol PGCE. The book is ok, with some useful information - but it is quite dull. I did find it useful when writing all the essays for the PGCE course.
Learning to teach in the secondary school, 08 Aug 2006
Book recommended by Cambridge PGCE reading list. Some valuable information but I always find that the subject specific books in this range are of far more use
too much text, 06 Feb 2006
really helpful book to refer to if u need some help with something in particular. i personally found it quite difficult to read- lots and lots of text got a bit tiresome.
A good core text but could be improved, 25 Sep 2004
The book is of reasonable use, with tips and advice for student teachers as well as subjects that you are likely to study throughout your course. Useful for assignments too. It would have been better if there was a book for each subject that would relate examples directly to your specialism, rather than unrelated or vague examples. There are books related to english, maths etc but not all secondary subjects.
A comprehensive guide to becoming a seocondary school teache, 02 Jan 2004
This book is a comprehensive guide for those who wish to undertake teacher training to become a secondary school teacher. Not only does it cover the main issues in teaching such as lesson planning and behaviour management but it also give a useful yet concise guide to other important aspects of teaching such as details on the national curriculum, the psychology of pupils and how to maximise learning for your pupils taking in to consideration different learning styles and abilities.
The most useful aspects were the suggested exercises and issues to consider in order preparing oneself for school placements.
Loss, 25 Oct 2006
Not just for children, this illustrated book has the ability to assist anyone who has suffered loss come to some sort of understanding of their grief. Margot Sunderland has the uncanny knack within her books of exploring with metaphor our hidden anxieties, fears and concerns.
An excellent guide to teaching Shakespeare, 26 Jul 2007
I am an experienced English teacher, but this book was an eye-opener. It's full of inspiring suggestions that could be adapted to any of the plays, and what I found especially useful was the simplicity of Gibson's explanations and descriptions - they would be accessible to students of all levels. He suggests ways of bringing Shakespeare to students that I wouldn't have thought of myself. Well worth a read for any English teacher.
For Dummys Shakespeare background plus some cool ideas, 09 Jun 2005
There is a lot of information on Shakespeare in this book - imagery, language etc. If the title of the book was "An introduction to Shakespeare with some ideas for teaching it" then I would give it 5 stars. One would assume that a book called "Teaching Shakespeare" was written for either drama teachers or English teachers. Then why the need for pages on Shakespeare's imagery? What English or drama teacher wouldn't already know all about that? The author gives us some novel ideas for teaching Shakespeare but not enough to warrant a whole book - he pads it out to book-length by sticking in a load of info that anyone who was even thinking of teaching Shakespeare should already know.
How to cope with 30 15 year olds and a Shakespeare text, 22 Jan 2001
Imagine - you are a brand new teacher looking out over a sea of expectant faces (none of whom you have ever clapped eyes on before). In one hand a copy of Macbeth - in your other hand a copy of Rex Gibson's 'Making Shakespeare come alive in your classroom'. You feel safe and secure in the knowledge that by the end of the lesson you will have seen your reticent Year 9s flying off tables insulting each other in Elizabethan verse, you will have watched the giggling girls from the back of the room do a fine impression of three board Cockney housewives and you will have had the whole class actively using a language that was alien to them only an hour previously! This book is so full of fantastic ideas (tried and tested in the theatre and on countless school kids up and down the country) that it is invaluable. It makes you wish your English teacher had a copy when you were listening to a tortuous read through of Romeo and Juilet on that long, wet Friday afternoon of your GCSEs (or O Levels for those of you who need to go back that far!) Practical use for teachers to Am Dram darlings to those making their livings treading the board - SO WHY HAVEN'T YOU ALREADY GOT YOUR COPY?
Great to dip into., 26 Mar 2007
Even as an experienced teacher I found new ideas to refresh my lessons. With its concise and readable sections this is a teaching book you'll actually have time to use!
great to help kids (and parents), 25 May 2007
well done mr buzan - kid friendly graphics. i never finished the hard back version, but this is interesting for dads too - less theory and more doing. good for us time pressed parents to get the basics and help our kids
Inspiring, 18 Mar 2006
My eight-year old daughter has just completed her rocks and crystals homework using a mind map. I helped her out and we both really enjoyed it. It would have been quite frustrating to do in the default way (lists and tables) as she is quite a slow writer and not naturally good at spelling. We managed to cram so much info in there, using drawings, colours and just a few words. I've got my own adult version of the book now.
New Way of Outlining Your Thoughts, 07 May 2004
Mind-mapping falls within the larger category of techniques for organizing your thoughts. There are schools of web or blob thinking and other nonlinear forms of organizing material, and this book is clear, concise and well-presented, although I'm a little unclear if it's for parents or for parents to read with their kids. Worth trying if you're not a "Type A" personality. I just finished "I Sleep At Red Lights: A True Story of Life After Triplets," by Bruce Stockler, a gift from my husband, and am passing it along to all my friends--a wonderful, vibrant, funny and compassionate memoir about family life.
Best Book, 26 Mar 2004
Tony Buzan has written many books on mind mapping, a great skill to acquire for anyone. This version is well laid out, has easy to read, simple text and lots and LOTS of colour, pictures and diagrams. And, there's the trick, the book is designed to use many of the 14 brain skills both logical and creative, so making the subject matter immediately more appealing, and more memorable! I'd recommend Mind Mapping for kids to kids of all ages. The book is short, but packed with information. You could read the whole book in less than an hour. No wonder it's a best seller.
Make school more interesting, 10 Mar 2003
Tony Buzan has been at this mind mapping stuff for a while now and I wish someone had given me this book when I was at school. Its really easy to follow and before you know it your kids will be drawing colourful spider diagrams full of facts that help them with their school work. I gave one to my nephew and I've never seen him so interested in his homework.
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Customer Reviews
Really excellent education reference, 15 May 2008
I found this book really useful for filling all the gaps on my PGCE year. It dips into education theory in more depth than our lectures did, but is not so pretentious or jargon-filled that I struggled with it. I also found the accompanying Readings for Reflective Teaching useful- especially as resource for essays or for trying to get your head around Vygotsky or Piaget in their own words. Essential for teacher training, 23 Jan 2008
This is one of those useful reference books you can always dip into for help, quotes and ideas on practice and reflective activities. It has probably been one of the most useful books I have purchased for my ITT and I have frequently referenced it. Pricey but worth it - certainly one of the books I will hang on to for a long time. Really good general resource for trainee teachers, 23 Mar 2004
I have found 'Reflective Teaching' a very helpful and well presented overview of key issues in learning and teaching. The book's language is straightforward, yet not simplistic, and the topics covered are both important and current. The book is a really useful resource when it comes to writing essays for, e.g., a PGCE course. Each chapter serves as a really good introduction to the key points which need to be considered, and there are useful suggestions for further reading (both in the book itself, and on the Web site: RTWeb). 'Reflective Teaching' also strikes a good balance between the abstract and the specific. It isn't as up-in-the-air as many education books are, and it does consider genuine classroom issues, but equally it doesn't get bogged down in the minutiae of the classroom. I would really recommend this book to anybody on an initial teacher training course, as a very helpful overview of important issues and a good starting point for further, more detailed research. One criticism? The green cover design makes the book look deeply boring - which is unfortunate! Something to change for the new edition, I feel!
Reflection at its Best, 22 Sep 2002
Reflective Teaching is an excellent book. The updated version is a significant enhancement on the previous edition. I use the book with my students as a recommended text and the feedback I get is highly positive.
The easy to follow sections and clear down-to-earth language and content makes it very easy for pre-service teachers to follow. The link to the 'reflection site' provides updated, on-site interactive experiences which renders the book really amazing.
Essential reading for any teaching student, 20 Aug 2002
This book is essential reading for any teaching student especially those studying for a PGCE. It can be dipped into for inspiration and the all important quotes for those gruelling essays.
Its ok, 31 May 2007
This book is recommended by the Bristol PGCE. The book is ok, with some useful information - but it is quite dull. I did find it useful when writing all the essays for the PGCE course.
Learning to teach in the secondary school, 08 Aug 2006
Book recommended by Cambridge PGCE reading list. Some valuable information but I always find that the subject specific books in this range are of far more use
too much text, 06 Feb 2006
really helpful book to refer to if u need some help with something in particular. i personally found it quite difficult to read- lots and lots of text got a bit tiresome.
A good core text but could be improved, 25 Sep 2004
The book is of reasonable use, with tips and advice for student teachers as well as subjects that you are likely to study throughout your course. Useful for assignments too. It would have been better if there was a book for each subject that would relate examples directly to your specialism, rather than unrelated or vague examples. There are books related to english, maths etc but not all secondary subjects.
A comprehensive guide to becoming a seocondary school teache, 02 Jan 2004
This book is a comprehensive guide for those who wish to undertake teacher training to become a secondary school teacher. Not only does it cover the main issues in teaching such as lesson planning and behaviour management but it also give a useful yet concise guide to other important aspects of teaching such as details on the national curriculum, the psychology of pupils and how to maximise learning for your pupils taking in to consideration different learning styles and abilities.
The most useful aspects were the suggested exercises and issues to consider in order preparing oneself for school placements.
Loss, 25 Oct 2006
Not just for children, this illustrated book has the ability to assist anyone who has suffered loss come to some sort of understanding of their grief. Margot Sunderland has the uncanny knack within her books of exploring with metaphor our hidden anxieties, fears and concerns.
An excellent guide to teaching Shakespeare, 26 Jul 2007
I am an experienced English teacher, but this book was an eye-opener. It's full of inspiring suggestions that could be adapted to any of the plays, and what I found especially useful was the simplicity of Gibson's explanations and descriptions - they would be accessible to students of all levels. He suggests ways of bringing Shakespeare to students that I wouldn't have thought of myself. Well worth a read for any English teacher.
For Dummys Shakespeare background plus some cool ideas, 09 Jun 2005
There is a lot of information on Shakespeare in this book - imagery, language etc. If the title of the book was "An introduction to Shakespeare with some ideas for teaching it" then I would give it 5 stars. One would assume that a book called "Teaching Shakespeare" was written for either drama teachers or English teachers. Then why the need for pages on Shakespeare's imagery? What English or drama teacher wouldn't already know all about that? The author gives us some novel ideas for teaching Shakespeare but not enough to warrant a whole book - he pads it out to book-length by sticking in a load of info that anyone who was even thinking of teaching Shakespeare should already know.
How to cope with 30 15 year olds and a Shakespeare text, 22 Jan 2001
Imagine - you are a brand new teacher looking out over a sea of expectant faces (none of whom you have ever clapped eyes on before). In one hand a copy of Macbeth - in your other hand a copy of Rex Gibson's 'Making Shakespeare come alive in your classroom'. You feel safe and secure in the knowledge that by the end of the lesson you will have seen your reticent Year 9s flying off tables insulting each other in Elizabethan verse, you will have watched the giggling girls from the back of the room do a fine impression of three board Cockney housewives and you will have had the whole class actively using a language that was alien to them only an hour previously! This book is so full of fantastic ideas (tried and tested in the theatre and on countless school kids up and down the country) that it is invaluable. It makes you wish your English teacher had a copy when you were listening to a tortuous read through of Romeo and Juilet on that long, wet Friday afternoon of your GCSEs (or O Levels for those of you who need to go back that far!) Practical use for teachers to Am Dram darlings to those making their livings treading the board - SO WHY HAVEN'T YOU ALREADY GOT YOUR COPY?
Great to dip into., 26 Mar 2007
Even as an experienced teacher I found new ideas to refresh my lessons. With its concise and readable sections this is a teaching book you'll actually have time to use!
great to help kids (and parents), 25 May 2007
well done mr buzan - kid friendly graphics. i never finished the hard back version, but this is interesting for dads too - less theory and more doing. good for us time pressed parents to get the basics and help our kids
Inspiring, 18 Mar 2006
My eight-year old daughter has just completed her rocks and crystals homework using a mind map. I helped her out and we both really enjoyed it. It would have been quite frustrating to do in the default way (lists and tables) as she is quite a slow writer and not naturally good at spelling. We managed to cram so much info in there, using drawings, colours and just a few words. I've got my own adult version of the book now.
New Way of Outlining Your Thoughts, 07 May 2004
Mind-mapping falls within the larger category of techniques for organizing your thoughts. There are schools of web or blob thinking and other nonlinear forms of organizing material, and this book is clear, concise and well-presented, although I'm a little unclear if it's for parents or for parents to read with their kids. Worth trying if you're not a "Type A" personality. I just finished "I Sleep At Red Lights: A True Story of Life After Triplets," by Bruce Stockler, a gift from my husband, and am passing it along to all my friends--a wonderful, vibrant, funny and compassionate memoir about family life.
Best Book, 26 Mar 2004
Tony Buzan has written many books on mind mapping, a great skill to acquire for anyone. This version is well laid out, has easy to read, simple text and lots and LOTS of colour, pictures and diagrams. And, there's the trick, the book is designed to use many of the 14 brain skills both logical and creative, so making the subject matter immediately more appealing, and more memorable! I'd recommend Mind Mapping for kids to kids of all ages. The book is short, but packed with information. You could read the whole book in less than an hour. No wonder it's a best seller.
Make school more interesting, 10 Mar 2003
Tony Buzan has been at this mind mapping stuff for a while now and I wish someone had given me this book when I was at school. Its really easy to follow and before you know it your kids will be drawing colourful spider diagrams full of facts that help them with their school work. I gave one to my nephew and I've never seen him so interested in his homework.
Handy, 12 Sep 2008
A good book, and handy to have. Many of the ideas here most history teachers will be familiar with, and probably use frequently anyway. However, there were a few here that I had never come across and found them to be most innovative. There is also a useful section at the back with key dates and people in history, currency and measurement conversions to assist with planning and explaining.
All in all a good read, a decent price, and while it may be old hat to some, a book worth having to refresh, and maybe discover ideas.
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Customer Reviews
Really excellent education reference, 15 May 2008
I found this book really useful for filling all the gaps on my PGCE year. It dips into education theory in more depth than our lectures did, but is not so pretentious or jargon-filled that I struggled with it. I also found the accompanying Readings for Reflective Teaching useful- especially as resource for essays or for trying to get your head around Vygotsky or Piaget in their own words. Essential for teacher training, 23 Jan 2008
This is one of those useful reference books you can always dip into for help, quotes and ideas on practice and reflective activities. It has probably been one of the most useful books I have purchased for my ITT and I have frequently referenced it. Pricey but worth it - certainly one of the books I will hang on to for a long time. Really good general resource for trainee teachers, 23 Mar 2004
I have found 'Reflective Teaching' a very helpful and well presented overview of key issues in learning and teaching. The book's language is straightforward, yet not simplistic, and the topics covered are both important and current. The book is a really useful resource when it comes to writing essays for, e.g., a PGCE course. Each chapter serves as a really good introduction to the key points which need to be considered, and there are useful suggestions for further reading (both in the book itself, and on the Web site: RTWeb). 'Reflective Teaching' also strikes a good balance between the abstract and the specific. It isn't as up-in-the-air as many education books are, and it does consider genuine classroom issues, but equally it doesn't get bogged down in the minutiae of the classroom. I would really recommend this book to anybody on an initial teacher training course, as a very helpful overview of important issues and a good starting point for further, more detailed research. One criticism? The green cover design makes the book look deeply boring - which is unfortunate! Something to change for the new edition, I feel!
Reflection at its Best, 22 Sep 2002
Reflective Teaching is an excellent book. The updated version is a significant enhancement on the previous edition. I use the book with my students as a recommended text and the feedback I get is highly positive.
The easy to follow sections and clear down-to-earth language and content makes it very easy for pre-service teachers to follow. The link to the 'reflection site' provides updated, on-site interactive experiences which renders the book really amazing.
Essential reading for any teaching student, 20 Aug 2002
This book is essential reading for any teaching student especially those studying for a PGCE. It can be dipped into for inspiration and the all important quotes for those gruelling essays.
Its ok, 31 May 2007
This book is recommended by the Bristol PGCE. The book is ok, with some useful information - but it is quite dull. I did find it useful when writing all the essays for the PGCE course.
Learning to teach in the secondary school, 08 Aug 2006
Book recommended by Cambridge PGCE reading list. Some valuable information but I always find that the subject specific books in this range are of far more use
too much text, 06 Feb 2006
really helpful book to refer to if u need some help with something in particular. i personally found it quite difficult to read- lots and lots of text got a bit tiresome.
A good core text but could be improved, 25 Sep 2004
The book is of reasonable use, with tips and advice for student teachers as well as subjects that you are likely to study throughout your course. Useful for assignments too. It would have been better if there was a book for each subject that would relate examples directly to your specialism, rather than unrelated or vague examples. There are books related to english, maths etc but not all secondary subjects.
A comprehensive guide to becoming a seocondary school teache, 02 Jan 2004
This book is a comprehensive guide for those who wish to undertake teacher training to become a secondary school teacher. Not only does it cover the main issues in teaching such as lesson planning and behaviour management but it also give a useful yet concise guide to other important aspects of teaching such as details on the national curriculum, the psychology of pupils and how to maximise learning for your pupils taking in to consideration different learning styles and abilities.
The most useful aspects were the suggested exercises and issues to consider in order preparing oneself for school placements.
Loss, 25 Oct 2006
Not just for children, this illustrated book has the ability to assist anyone who has suffered loss come to some sort of understanding of their grief. Margot Sunderland has the uncanny knack within her books of exploring with metaphor our hidden anxieties, fears and concerns.
An excellent guide to teaching Shakespeare, 26 Jul 2007
I am an experienced English teacher, but this book was an eye-opener. It's full of inspiring suggestions that could be adapted to any of the plays, and what I found especially useful was the simplicity of Gibson's explanations and descriptions - they would be accessible to students of all levels. He suggests ways of bringing Shakespeare to students that I wouldn't have thought of myself. Well worth a read for any English teacher.
For Dummys Shakespeare background plus some cool ideas, 09 Jun 2005
There is a lot of information on Shakespeare in this book - imagery, language etc. If the title of the book was "An introduction to Shakespeare with some ideas for teaching it" then I would give it 5 stars. One would assume that a book called "Teaching Shakespeare" was written for either drama teachers or English teachers. Then why the need for pages on Shakespeare's imagery? What English or drama teacher wouldn't already know all about that? The author gives us some novel ideas for teaching Shakespeare but not enough to warrant a whole book - he pads it out to book-length by sticking in a load of info that anyone who was even thinking of teaching Shakespeare should already know.
How to cope with 30 15 year olds and a Shakespeare text, 22 Jan 2001
Imagine - you are a brand new teacher looking out over a sea of expectant faces (none of whom you have ever clapped eyes on before). In one hand a copy of Macbeth - in your other hand a copy of Rex Gibson's 'Making Shakespeare come alive in your classroom'. You feel safe and secure in the knowledge that by the end of the lesson you will have seen your reticent Year 9s flying off tables insulting each other in Elizabethan verse, you will have watched the giggling girls from the back of the room do a fine impression of three board Cockney housewives and you will have had the whole class actively using a language that was alien to them only an hour previously! This book is so full of fantastic ideas (tried and tested in the theatre and on countless school kids up and down the country) that it is invaluable. It makes you wish your English teacher had a copy when you were listening to a tortuous read through of Romeo and Juilet on that long, wet Friday afternoon of your GCSEs (or O Levels for those of you who need to go back that far!) Practical use for teachers to Am Dram darlings to those making their livings treading the board - SO WHY HAVEN'T YOU ALREADY GOT YOUR COPY?
Great to dip into., 26 Mar 2007
Even as an experienced teacher I found new ideas to refresh my lessons. With its concise and readable sections this is a teaching book you'll actually have time to use!
great to help kids (and parents), 25 May 2007
well done mr buzan - kid friendly graphics. i never finished the hard back version, but this is interesting for dads too - less theory and more doing. good for us time pressed parents to get the basics and help our kids
Inspiring, 18 Mar 2006
My eight-year old daughter has just completed her rocks and crystals homework using a mind map. I helped her out and we both really enjoyed it. It would have been quite frustrating to do in the default way (lists and tables) as she is quite a slow writer and not naturally good at spelling. We managed to cram so much info in there, using drawings, colours and just a few words. I've got my own adult version of the book now.
New Way of Outlining Your Thoughts, 07 May 2004
Mind-mapping falls within the larger category of techniques for organizing your thoughts. There are schools of web or blob thinking and other nonlinear forms of organizing material, and this book is clear, concise and well-presented, although I'm a little unclear if it's for parents or for parents to read with their kids. Worth trying if you're not a "Type A" personality. I just finished "I Sleep At Red Lights: A True Story of Life After Triplets," by Bruce Stockler, a gift from my husband, and am passing it along to all my friends--a wonderful, vibrant, funny and compassionate memoir about family life.
Best Book, 26 Mar 2004
Tony Buzan has written many books on mind mapping, a great skill to acquire for anyone. This version is well laid out, has easy to read, simple text and lots and LOTS of colour, pictures and diagrams. And, there's the trick, the book is designed to use many of the 14 brain skills both logical and creative, so making the subject matter immediately more appealing, and more memorable! I'd recommend Mind Mapping for kids to kids of all ages. The book is short, but packed with information. You could read the whole book in less than an hour. No wonder it's a best seller.
Make school more interesting, 10 Mar 2003
Tony Buzan has been at this mind mapping stuff for a while now and I wish someone had given me this book when I was at school. Its really easy to follow and before you know it your kids will be drawing colourful spider diagrams full of facts that help them with their school work. I gave one to my nephew and I've never seen him so interested in his homework.
Handy, 12 Sep 2008
A good book, and handy to have. Many of the ideas here most history teachers will be familiar with, and probably use frequently anyway. However, there were a few here that I had never come across and found them to be most innovative. There is also a useful section at the back with key dates and people in history, currency and measurement conversions to assist with planning and explaining.
All in all a good read, a decent price, and while it may be old hat to some, a book worth having to refresh, and maybe discover ideas.
Absolutely essential in lesson planning, 20 Mar 2003
I bought this book as a student teacher on the recommendation of my tutors. It is now an integral part of my lesson planning as it enables me to anticipate pupil misconceptions. The book examines childerens ideas about the natural world topic by topic, highlighting some commonly held beliefs (such as plants feeding from soil, air being a pure substance and all metals being attracted to a magnet). In using this book I have become more aware of the misconceptions that pupils (and adults!) hold in their understanding of science and can attempt to challenge these ideas before teaching the scientifically accurate idea.
How can you teach science without reading this?, 02 Jul 2002
Any teacher who has ever stood in the front of a class teaching science will, at some time, have encountered some amazing misconceptions held by their pupils. These ideas have come from the children's own life experience. The late Rosalind Driver and her team at the Children's Learning in Science Research Group at Leeds University have put together a book that looks in detail at many of the common misconceptions held by children in the field of science. It looks in detail at how children's understanding changes over time. This understanding, which is closely related to cognitive development, must affect the teaching of science. To teach science without understanding the nature of these misconceptions would be criminal. This well written book details the research that has been done into the children's misconceptions, but does not suggest how to overcome the misconceptions. However, knowing the misconceptions that are held will enable you the teacher to target you teaching better and so deal with the misconception. A revealing and sometimes amusing book. No science teacher should be without it.
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Customer Reviews
Really excellent education reference, 15 May 2008
I found this book really useful for filling all the gaps on my PGCE year. It dips into education theory in more depth than our lectures did, but is not so pretentious or jargon-filled that I struggled with it. I also found the accompanying Readings for Reflective Teaching useful- especially as resource for essays or for trying to get your head around Vygotsky or Piaget in their own words. Essential for teacher training, 23 Jan 2008
This is one of those useful reference books you can always dip into for help, quotes and ideas on practice and reflective activities. It has probably been one of the most useful books I have purchased for my ITT and I have frequently referenced it. Pricey but worth it - certainly one of the books I will hang on to for a long time. Really good general resource for trainee teachers, 23 Mar 2004
I have found 'Reflective Teaching' a very helpful and well presented overview of key issues in learning and teaching. The book's language is straightforward, yet not simplistic, and the topics covered are both important and current. The book is a really useful resource when it comes to writing essays for, e.g., a PGCE course. Each chapter serves as a really good introduction to the key points which need to be considered, and there are useful suggestions for further reading (both in the book itself, and on the Web site: RTWeb). 'Reflective Teaching' also strikes a good balance between the abstract and the specific. It isn't as up-in-the-air as many education books are, and it does consider genuine classroom issues, but equally it doesn't get bogged down in the minutiae of the classroom. I would really recommend this book to anybody on an initial teacher training course, as a very helpful overview of important issues and a good starting point for further, more detailed research. One criticism? The green cover design makes the book look deeply boring - which is unfortunate! Something to change for the new edition, I feel!
Reflection at its Best, 22 Sep 2002
Reflective Teaching is an excellent book. The updated version is a significant enhancement on the previous edition. I use the book with my students as a recommended text and the feedback I get is highly positive.
The easy to follow sections and clear down-to-earth language and content makes it very easy for pre-service teachers to follow. The link to the 'reflection site' provides updated, on-site interactive experiences which renders the book really amazing.
Essential reading for any teaching student, 20 Aug 2002
This book is essential reading for any teaching student especially those studying for a PGCE. It can be dipped into for inspiration and the all important quotes for those gruelling essays.
Its ok, 31 May 2007
This book is recommended by the Bristol PGCE. The book is ok, with some useful information - but it is quite dull. I did find it useful when writing all the essays for the PGCE course.
Learning to teach in the secondary school, 08 Aug 2006
Book recommended by Cambridge PGCE reading list. Some valuable information but I always find that the subject specific books in this range are of far more use
too much text, 06 Feb 2006
really helpful book to refer to if u need some help with something in particular. i personally found it quite difficult to read- lots and lots of text got a bit tiresome.
A good core text but could be improved, 25 Sep 2004
The book is of reasonable use, with tips and advice for student teachers as well as subjects that you are likely to study throughout your course. Useful for assignments too. It would have been better if there was a book for each subject that would relate examples directly to your specialism, rather than unrelated or vague examples. There are books related to english, maths etc but not all secondary subjects.
A comprehensive guide to becoming a seocondary school teache, 02 Jan 2004
This book is a comprehensive guide for those who wish to undertake teacher training to become a secondary school teacher. Not only does it cover the main issues in teaching such as lesson planning and behaviour management but it also give a useful yet concise guide to other important aspects of teaching such as details on the national curriculum, the psychology of pupils and how to maximise learning for your pupils taking in to consideration different learning styles and abilities.
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