Successful Teaching Practice in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Bostock, John, Wood, Jane, Duckworth, Vicky, Dickinson, John

ISBN 10: 1844453502 / ISBN 13: 9781844453504

Published by SAGE Publications, Limited, 2010

About this Item

Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Successful Teaching Practice in the Lifelong Learning Sector
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Limited
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844453502
• ISBN 13: 9781844453504
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 0.626 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

This book provides clear guidance on how to approach initial teaching experience, how to plan effective sessions, how to work well with your mentor and how to make the most out of your new career. Through focusing on the real-life experiences of both in-service and pre-service trainee teachers, it offers the opportunity to reflect on and learn from an array of diverse teaching practice experiences from a wide range of vocational areas including construction, hair and beauty, Early Years, psychology, performing arts, law, English, Skills for Life and engineering.

About the Authors

Vicky Duckworth is Senior Lecture and MA co-ordinator (Post-Compulsory Education and Training) and Schools’ University Lead at Edge Hill University, UK. 

Jane Wood is Course leader for Professional Development in Post-Compulsory Education and Training. She has twenty years experience of teaching vocational courses in Further Education Colleges and has recently worked as curriculum quality manager responsible for raising standards of teaching and learning, and conducting professional observations. Further to this she has managed successful teacher education provision prior to her move to the university.

John Dickinson began his career as a residential social worker. In 1982 he joined Kirkby College of Further Education on Merseyside. He taught child care, health and social care and A Level and GCSE Psychology. He has been working in teacher training for FE staff since 1990. He is currently a Senior Lecturer at Edge Hill and an original member of the Post-compulsory Education and Training team.