Successful Teaching 14-19

′Successful Teaching 14-19 offers a comprehensive introduction to the intricacies of teaching. It covers not only the skills and habits needed by contemporary teachers, but also the theoretical and reflective context within which they operate. While much of what is written will be useful to any teacher, there is a welcome focus on the 14-19 agenda′ - Tony Lawson, Senior Lecturer, University of Leicester
Some excellent practical activities suggested to embed the issues outlined. A useful text book for all teachers in the PCET and Life Long Learning sector. -- Dr Janet Oti * drupal *
This book offers no nonsense insights into some of the issues that secondary school teachers have to deal with in their day-to-day practice, and offers scope for teachers to reflect on their practice too. It will be useful for both new teachers and those wishing to develop their professional understanding of their work. -- Dr Louise Campbell * drupal *
This is an essential for post compulsory teacher trainees who are now expected to teach 14 year olds. -- Dr Seidu Salifu * drupal *
Informative and interesting, its constantly being passed around my colleagues!! -- Miss Isabelle King * drupal *
This book provides learner′s with an excellent overview of 14-19 teaching. Easy to read, lots of references for further information. A must read for new teachers/trainers. -- Miss Linda Williams * drupal *
A very comprehensive bok that covers many different areas.

This book will be recommended to our level 6 undergraduate students and our postgraduate students.

It will be particularly helpful when they begin teaching theoretical concepts within the classroom. -- Mr Craig Pulling * drupal *
Good book -- Mr David Panes * drupal *
A Good generic text concerning this comtemporary subject area. More information and critique about the diplomas.
Interesting to read educational theory linked to 14-19 agendas -- Mr Matt LLoyd * drupal *
A useful text that supports parts of the first year of teacher training courses.The practical examples and activates are very useful for discussion.It is written in a user friendly style which students on their first year like. -- Mrs Adele Sewell * drupal *
Useful, engaging and informed. This book provides a good intorduction to 14-19 teaching, encouraging students to become informed, critical practioners. It is well structured, with clear, purposeful links made throughout. -- Mrs Angella Cooze * drupal *
The book is very helpful for new teachers because of the practical nature of the contents. it is written clearly and in manageable sections which differ from the standard ′teaching cycle′ approach. It will be recommended to teachers who work in 14-19 environments. -- Mrs Barbara Roche * drupal *
Excellent classroom resource, particularly useful for P.G.C.E. students. -- Mrs Beverley Owen-jones * drupal *
Excellent book, covers most topics relating to teaching the 14-19 sector in colleges or training environments. It supports the PGCE/CertEd qualification. Ideal for both student and tutor (as a reference book). -- Mrs Cheryl Hine * drupal *
Very well structured with clear format, including chapter contents at the start of each chapter and bold headings. Easy to locate information quickly. Covers everything a student would need to know for writing any research project. -- Mrs Cheryl St.George * drupal *
Successful Teaching 14-19 offers a great introduction to the intricacies of teaching. It covers the skills and habits needed by contemporary teachers also the theoretical and reflective context within which they operate. Although much of what is written will be useful to any teacher, there is a welcome focus on the 14-19 agenda′ -- Mrs Debra Cushen * drupal *
I feel that this book is a no nonsense guide to teaching the 14 - 19 age group. One concern would be that with the change of government that the policies etc are likely to change readically so some of the information my become outdated. However, the ideas for classroom teaching and organisation are valuable and can be applied across the board not just at the older age groups. overall, a really valuable text. -- Mrs HELEN CORKE * drupal *
A useful text for those teaching this age group. Case studies and further work useful for class exercises and follow up work. -- Mrs Helen Handyside * drupal *
This book will be very useful for all teaching staff involved with this age group. -- Mrs Jane Booth * drupal *
This is an excellent book, very accessable and easy for students to follow -- Mrs Jane Wood * drupal *
I really enjoyed this book in the way it was written, examples and case studies that can be applied for learners on CTLLS and DTLLS programmes -- Mrs Karen Gray * drupal *
A very practical book that would be suitable for first year students thinking about their practice prior to linking it with theory. I particularly liked the section on Elearning that is a welcome addition. -- Mrs Kate Duffy * drupal *
This is a great book for helping lecturers in further education identify and understand theories relevant to their class groups. There are also some good examples of the theories and case studies to help. -- Mrs Lynn Gray * drupal *
This book is recommended to students undertaking a teacher traing course. However as education standards are changing with new frameworks and government strategies and the ever looming OFSTEAD inspection, this book provides recent studies to examine and strategies to keep abreast of current changes in education. -- Mrs Marion Farnworth * drupal *
Although I was expecting a more specialist slant to this text, given the title, this is a solidly useful general teaching handbook which I will gladly add to my list of recommended general texts for my initial trainee teachers. It is aimed for the Level 5/PGCE/Cert Ed level. The book is very practical, and in particular the classroom ideas chapter is full of useful ideas for engaging learners. -- Ms Anita Collins * drupal *
Although I was expecting a more specialist slant to this text, given the title, this is a solidly useful general teaching handbook which I will gladly add to my list of recommended general texts for my initial trainee teachers. It is aimed for the Level 5/PGCE/Cert Ed level. The book is very practical, and in particular the classroom ideas chapter is full of useful ideas for engaging learners. -- Ms Anita Collins * drupal *
I liked the way the chapters are laid out, the text size is decent and the ′discussion points′ are useful for students to carry out in class or as homework.
The Education Policy chapter is up to date and reflects current thinking and practice.
The chapter on classroom ideas that really work gives student teachers lots of practical activities they can carry out with their learners.
The technical chapter is also current and gives good advice and ideas.
I liked the thorough glossary and index.
This is a valuable book for anyone teaching 14-19 year olds. -- Ms Ann Gravells * drupal *
Found this really useful when reviewing my own teaching practise. I have been teaching for several years but gave me new inspiration and ideas to adopt in my practise. Also I would encourage any new teacher to have this text on their book shelf ! -- Ms CLAIRE WILKINSON * drupal *
An excellent introduction to teaching in the 14-19 sector.
This book has a wealth of practical ideas for teachers.
-- Ms Elicia Lewis * drupal *
Good for staff who deal with this age group as a large part of their teaching committment -- Ms Glynis Gibbs * drupal *
An excellent and thorough introduction to teaching in the 14-19 sector. Contains ideas for group work, using technology and the inclusion of masters level debates is extremely useful for student and lecturer. -- Ms Jane Ballans * drupal *
A much awaited book for ITT trainees focusing on the 14-19 age range. -- Ms Jill Powell * drupal *
A 14-19 specific text for trainee teachers has been long coming. This text has a clear focus on the 14-19 agenda and meets the learning needs of postgraduate trainee teachers working with this age group. -- Ms Jill Powell * drupal *
This publication offers a different perspective from the more standard texts. It is accessible and covers all areas for students on a ITT programme. -- Ms Jodi Roffey-Barentsen * drupal *
Essential for those trainees following the vocational Design and Technology (Engineering) route x 10

Recommended for those on the 11-16 PGCE Design and Technology Route x 47 -- Ms Sarah Davies * drupal *
Easy to read and relevant text. -- Ms Sarah McLaughlin * drupal *
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, there is a wealth of information both for teaching staff and for anyone who is working with a group or individuals with dyslexia.
I found the addition of ICT suggestions extremely useful.
This will be a text that I recommend to both year one and year two PCGE/Cert Ed students. -- Ms Su Illingworth * drupal *
This book will be essential reading for any of our students who are working with this age range of students, as well as those undertaking this specialist module as part of their teacher training.
It has a clear layout that makes it very accessible.
There a some very interesting ideas for delivery and planning.
I love the practical ideas and will present some of these to the trainee teachers who are teaching other age groups.
This book will also be recommended to existing staff teaching this age group and those attending specific staff development. -- Ms Su Illingworth * drupal *
This is a really comprehensive practice, helpful guide for new and trainee teachers. Good contextualised educational themes and issues throughout with reflective questions in each chapter to encourage reflective practice. The M-level thinking questions are also opportunities for professional development and guiding readers to requirments of studying at this level. The case studies used also give the book a ′personal, more intimate′ feel hich is reassuring and beneficial for new and trainee teachers. Chapters 15 and 16 are crammed with lots of practical ideas and I particularly liked the thorough exploration of Bloom in practice in Chapter 17. Highly recommended and I have added it to my reading list for my trainees as a key text. -- Sasha Pleasance * drupal *
Please see feedback posted on this text previosuly for PTLLS course. -- Sasha Pleasance * drupal *
Very supportive text for optional unit of DTLLS. -- Sue Hopewell * drupal *