Teach Now! English: Becoming a Great English Teacher

ISBN-13: 9780415711005 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 236 str.

Alex Quigley

Opis

The English curriculum, planning, assessment, behaviour management, literacy and differentiation are all discussed in detail alongside carefully chosen examples to demonstrate good practice. There are also chapters on dealing with pressure, excelling in observations, finding the right job and succeeding at interview. Throughout the book, there is a great selection of ready-to-use activities and techniques, including effective reading and writing strategies, pedagogies for teaching poetry and Shakespeare, and how to harness the power of debate, dialogue and drama, all of which will help you overcome any challenges and put you on the fast track to success in the classroom. Covering everything you need to know, this book is your essential guide as you start your exciting and rewarding career as an outstanding English teacher.

Spis treści

1. English Curriculum Essentials 2. Pedagogy Essentials for Great English Lessons 3. Planning Essentials 4. Assessment Essentials 5. Differentiation in English 6. Using Language to Explain, Question and Feedback 7. Ensuring Good Behaviour 8. Dealing with Observations 9. Dealing with Pressure 10. Applying For Your First English Teacher Post 11. Interview Advice and Likely Questions 12. Your First Term in Post 13. Emergency English Questions

O autorze

Alex Quigley is the English Subject Leader and Assistant Head Teacher at Huntington School, York, UK. He has taught English for a decade and he blogs regularly about teaching and learning at www.huntingenglish.com.