The Trainee Secondary Teacher's Handbook [Paperback]

This comprehensive handbook has been written for all those interested in becoming a secondary school teacher. The author offers initial guidance on the 'pros and cons' of choosing teaching as a career before going on to provide advice on how to make a successful application for a place on a training course. The handbook moves on to cover everything you will need to know in order to enjoy a successful training year and ultimately to start that all-important first job.?Detailed practical advice is given on

- finding out whether teaching really is for you
- choosing the right course
- preparing and applying for your training course
-?getting to grips with educational jargon
-?making the most of your training programme
-?succeeding in your teaching practice schools
-?looking ahead to your induction year.

This book is a must for anyone interested in becoming a secondary school teacher.

Introduction
1. Initial preparation
- the dream versus the reality
- work experience
- reading around the subject
2. Choosing the right course
- exploration of the different routes into teaching
- choosing the right course for you
- pre-course requirements (what are they and how can you meet them)
3. Making a successful application- the application form- the interview4. Pre-course preparations- understanding the role of a teacher- using your pre-school visits to full effect- the curriculum- exploring teaching styles5. The requirements of your training- your rights and responsibilities as a trainee- getting to know the standards- reflective practice- assignments- learning theories - the basics- improving your subject knowledge- portfolio and training folder requirements
- time management, organization and stress management- setting up your own support networks- passing your skills test6. Your school practices- gaining an understanding of the demographic, socl(