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SAGE PUBLISHING Initial Teacher Education In Schools A Guide For Practitioners by Philpott
Successfully establishing initial teacher education courses in schools requires a careful understanding of what it means to train someone to teach. This book provides guidance on how teacher training can be effective in school-based settings. Essential practical issues are covered including, recruitment, pastoral care and the organization of academic components of a course. It also covers conceptual topics such as:what makes a good mentor?models of learning suitable for teacher educationthe role of evidence-based teaching in a practical settingExamples from existing primary and secondary school-based programmes explore good practice and show how challenges to developing courses can be overcome. Introduction - Carey Philpott, Helen Scott and Carrie MercierGetting selection processes right - Kathryn Fox and Patrick SmithModels of professional learning and what they mean for those working with teachers - Carey PhilpottEffective professional learning - Gail FullerWhat is the difference between mentoring and coaching? - Helen ScottWhy is the academic component of ITE important and how do we organize it? - Nigel AppletonThe assessment of student teachers - Carrie MercierHow do you create synergy between different school priorities? - Simon AsquithInitial teacher education and staff development - Alison ChapmanHow can action research be used to enhance school-based ITE? - Carey PhilpottPastoral care for student teachers - Robert Heath and Carey PhilpottConclusion - Carey Philpott, Helen Scott and Carrie Mercier