The Trainee Teacher′s Handbook

Carol Thompson is a Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education at the University of Bedfordshire. An experienced teacher and researcher, she has a focus on developing teacher agency and creativity.  Her current role is focussed on designing and supporting programmes for teachers in post-compulsory education and she is an active member of the Institute of Research in Education. Peter Wolstencroft is an Associate Professor at Liverpool John Moores University. A firm believer in the transformative power of education, his recent work has looked to encourage innovation education. An active researcher and blogger, he has written on topics as diverse as digital literacy and educational leadership, the common thread in all his work being that education can transform lives.

Introduction
Part 1 Learning to teach
Why do you want to teach?
Planning your journey through teacher training
Working with tutors and mentors
Reflecting on your practice
Using feedback for your own development
Potential barriers to teaching
The resilient teacher
Part 2 Your teaching practice
What do teachers do?
Planning great lessons
Creating teaching resources
The inclusive teacher
How do we learn? how should we teach?
Creating a positive classroom
Effective classroom management
Checking learners’ progress
Part 3 Continuing your learning
Pastoral care
Sharing your knowledge with others
Getting your first job
The start of your professional journey
A teacher’s life
Final thoughts