This book is essential for everyone involved in teaching family practitioner trainers as well as for the trainers themselves. It describes the history of vocational training and examines the particular educational requirements of adult learners, then goes on to discuss all aspects of curriculum design, assessment, teaching methods, trainer-trainee relationships, and evaluation, followed by an appraisal of what changes are needed in training for family practice in the future.

A series of essays on mentoring issues in education, which includes discussion of the political and historical aspects of mentoring, the mentor-student relationship and the generic skills approach to mentoring.

There is much in the book that is thought- provoking, and much wise counsel is offered.... I found this book immensely interesting.... I can recommend it to anyone with an interest in educational research' - "British Journal of Educational Psychology

"This book, edited by Jean Rudduck and Donald McIntyre, provides an insightful analysis of the key issues, involved in attempting to take stock of what should be the main purposes of educational research and how well the research that has been conducted has met these purposes..Overall, I found this book immensely interesting. It is published...

Pupil consultation can lead to a transformation of teacher-pupil relationships, to significant improvements in teachers' practices, and to pupils having a new sense of themselves as members of a community of learners. In England, pupil involvement is at the heart of current government education policy and is a key dimension of both citizenship education and personalised learning.

Drawing on research carried out as part of the Teaching and Learning Research Programme, Improving Learning through Consulting Pupils discusses the potential of consultation as a strategy for...

This manual offers practical guidelines for mentors working with student teachers, based on the authors' experience within the Oxford Internship Scheme. It consists of materials that have been used on the pilot scheme, each of which is evaluated in light of the authors' success with them. Each unit of the text is concerned with one aspect of working with student teachers. Methods of working are explained, along with suggestions for procedures and discussion of common problems and their solutions. The text is photocopiable, with flow charts, checklists and diagrams for ease of use.