A Practical Guide for Training Pupil-Teachers
This instructional work offers hands-on methods for running government‑inspected schools in Great Britain and Ireland, with clear steps for building good discipline, planning lessons, and guiding new teachers.
Grounded in years of classroom experience, the book presents practical approaches to daily teaching tasks. It covers core subjects such as reading, writing, spelling, dictation, arithmetic, grammar, composition, geography, history, and object lessons, all framed to help pupil‑teachers organize lessons, manage transitions, and support healthy student progress. It emphasizes the link between orderly conduct and effective teaching, and it provides concrete tips that have proven useful in real schools and training settings.
- Strategies for maintaining order, focus, and useful routines in the classroom.
- Step‑by‑step methods for teaching essential school subjects, with ready‑to‑use activities.
- Guidance on how to develop students’ writing, reading, and mathematical thinking through structured practice and feedback.
- Tips for preparing pupils for exams and for professional growth in training colleges.
Ideal for readers preparing for roles as pupil‑teachers, assistant masters, or education students, this edition aims to boost confidence and practical know‑how in busy school settings.