Understanding Learning and Teaching in Secondary Schools

This comprehensive text balances theory and research with practical application in the classroom. Starting with developing you as the learner, Part 1 explains what it means to be a reflective practitioner, and offers guidance on what is expected in terms of your academic skills in writing and reading at M level. Part 2 covers everything you need to know about learning and teaching at secondary level, from planning and preparation to managing behaviour and engaging learners. The final part is all about how schools are organised and will offer insights and guidance for students on placement, or those training through a school-based route.

This text is perfect for general professional skills modules or as a handbook for those based in a school.

Understanding Learning and Teaching in Secondary Schools has been specifically researched, written and developed to inform, support and guide anyone training to become a secondary teacher today.

This comprehensive new text strikes a balance between the depth of theory covered in the book and its practical application in the classroom. The authors introduce and explore key ideas and issues in an accessible, highly readable way, inviting you to reflect on your own practice and challenge both your own and others’ thinking.

Each chapter includes:

Stop and reflect questions and practical tasks

Case studies to link theory to classroom practice

Critical synthesis and links to further research for M-level study

Challenge your thinking sections to encourage reflection and debate.