Written by best-selling author of Essential Teaching Skills, this research-informed guide is the perfect introduction to what defines good teaching. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, it enables trainees and new teachers to build on theoretical work where it matters in the classroom.
1. Introduction ; 2. Ways of thinking about effective teaching ; 3. How pupils learn ; 4. Setting up the learning experience ; 5. Taking account of pupil differences ; 6. Key classroom teaching qualities and tasks ; 7. Relationships with pupils ; 8. Dealing with pupil misbehaviour ; 9. Appraising practice ; 10. Conclusions