Revised and extended to cover critical reflection and evaluation of information resources, this new edition of Critical Thinking Skills for Education Students is a practical and user-friendly text to help education students develop their understanding of critical analysis. It outlines the skills needed to examine and challenge data and encourages students to adopt this way of thinking to enrich their personal and professional development. The text helps students to develop their self-evaluation skills in order to recognise personal values and perceptions. Critical...

This text is specially designed to support student teachers in the school based element of their course. It provides accessible guidance, backed by numerous classroom examples, on the essential knowledge and skills needed to teach effectively. The chapters cover:
* Classroom organisation
* Planning for children's learning
* Teaching strategies
* Assessment, recording and reporting
* Self-appraisal
Each section contains information in concise and practical form. For students wishing to explore subjects in more depth, supplementary material at the end of the chapters...