`Successful Teaching 14-19 offers a comprehensive introduction to the intricacies of teaching. It covers not only the skills and habits needed by contemporary teachers, but also the theoretical and reflective context within which they operate, While much of what is written will be useful to any teacher, there is a welcome focus on the 14-19 agenda.' Tony Lawson, Senior Lecturer, University of Leicester.<BR><BR>Are you looking for a complete training manual to get you through your assignments, help you on your teaching practice and support you in your first teaching job?<BR><BR>For trainee teachers studying to teach the 14-19 age group in secondary schools and colleges, this book is a practical guide covering the essential skills that must be acquired in order to successfully complete your course.<BR><BR>Five sections cover education policy, professional skills, theory, practice and reflection. The authors provide teaching ideas that work, and that will help trainee teachers to improve their grades and lesson observation profiles, There is a clear explanation of the theoretical underpinning that must be grasped in order to pass written assignments. Masters level debates are addressed throughout the book, with a dedicated chapter exploring academic themes and issues.<BR><BR>All the chapters contain learning objectives, discussion points, examples from practice, Masters level extensions (for those studying at that level) and suggestions for further reading.<BR><BR>Suitable for all those studying to teach the 14-19 age range, this book is ideal for those on Secondary PGCE, PGDE and GTP courses leading to QTS, those studying for the post-compulsory sector PTLLS, DTLLS and CTLLS qualifications and those doing overseas teacher-training and Teach First courses.