| Capel, S, Leask, M, and Turner, T (2005) Learning to teach in the secondary school (4e) London: RoutledgeFalmer | One of the definitive texts for secondary trainees. Easily read and a quote for every assignment. Publisher's website |
| Cohen, L, Mannion, L, and Morrison, K. (2004) A Guide to Teaching Practice 5th Edition London: RoutledgeFalmer | Broader focus than just secondary but has some useful material. Publisher's website |
| Kyriacou, C. (2007) Essential Teaching Skills 3e Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes Kyriacou, C. (1997) Effective Teaching in Schools Cheltenham: NelsonThornes | Additional pair of books covering similar areas to Capel et al and Cohen et al. Publisher's website |
| Muijs, D, and Reynolds, D, (2005) Effective Teaching: Evidence and Practice 2e London: Sage | Considers the typical education areas but focuses on the research base behind current views. Provides a good basis for higher order thinking in trainees. Publisher's website |
| Brooks, V, (2002) Assessment in Secondary Schools Buckingham: OU Press | A useful book focusing on this aspect of teaching. Publisher's website |
| Salmon, G, (2002) E-tivities Key to Active Online Learning London: RoutledgeFalmer | Publisher's website |
| Salmon, G, (2004) E-moderating: The Key to Teaching and Learning Online London: RoutledgeFalmer | Publisher's website |
| Ellis, V, (ed) (2007) Learning and Teaching in Secondary Schools (3e) Exeter: Learning Matters | Publisher's website |
| Cohen, L. Mannion, L and Morrison, K (2007) Research Methods in Education (6e) London: Routledge | Classic text on this area Publisher's website |
| DFES (2004) Pedagogy and Practice: Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools London: DFES 0423-2004 G | 20 booklets and video materials on topics: · Unit 1 Structuring learning · Unit 2 Teaching models · Unit 3 Lesson design for lower attainers · Unit 4 Lesson design for inclusion · Unit 5 Starters and plenaries · Unit 6 Modelling · Unit 7 Questioning · Unit 8 Explaining · Unit 9 Guided learning · Unit 10 Group work · Unit 11 Active engagement techniques · Unit 12 Assessment for learning · Unit 13 Developing reading · Unit 14 Developing writing · Unit 15 Using ICT to enhance learning · Unit 16 Leading in learning · Unit 17 Developing effective learners · Unit 18 Improving the climate for learning · Unit 19 Learning styles · Unit 20 Classroom management also at websource |
| Burton, N., Brundrett, M. and Jones, M. (2008) Doing Your Education Research Project London: Sage | Now that many PGCE programmes are operating at M level this book is useful although originally targeted at in-service teachers. Publisher's website |
| Wright, T. (2008) How to be a Brilliant Trainee Teacher | A compact and easily read book. Publisher's website |
| Davies, S. (2006) The Essential Guide to Teaching London: Longman Pearson | A cleanly laid out guide. Publisher's website |
| Dymoke, S. and Harrison, J. (eds) (2008) Reflective Teaching and Learning London: Sage | A useful support for professional studies work. Publisher's website |
| Pollard, A. with Anderson, J., Maddock, M., Swaffield, S., Warin, J. and Warwick, P. (2008) Reflective Teaching (3e) London: Continuum Pollard, A. (ed) (2002) Readings for Reflective Teaching London: Continuum | A pair of substantive books that cover a very wide range of professional studies issues. Publisher's website |
| Woolfolk, A., Hughes, M. And Walkup, V. (2008) Psychology in Education London: Longman Pearson | More detail than we have time for on a standard teacher education course but a very extensive text covering Learners, Learning and Motivation and Teaching and Assessment. Publisher's website |
| Dix, P. (2007) Taking Care of Behaviour London: Longman Pearson | Paul Dix runs workshops on behaviour management and this book and CD delivers some of the practical methods he teaches. Publisher's website |
| Baume, D (2004) Collective Wisdom York: ILTHE | Collective wisdom drawn from members who attended the ILTHE Annual Conference 2003. Four sections on assessment, teaching large and small groups and e-learning. Booklet format – very accessible information. Now unavailable since HEA absorbed ILTHE but may be in your library collection. |
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| Russell, T, (2001) Teaching Using ICT in Secondary Schools London: David Fulton Publishers | Publisher's website |
| Wollard, J. (2007) Learning and Teaching Using ICT Exeter: Learning Matters | This focusses on how Secondary trainees can meet the Q standards. Publisher's website |
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| Kennewell, S, Parkinson, J, and Tanner, H (eds) (2003) Learning to Teach ICT in the Secondary School London: RoutledgeFalmer | Companion to Capel et al covering a subject focus to teaching. Publisher's website |
| Kennewell, S., Connell, A., Edwards, A., Hammond, M. and Wickens, C. (eds) (2007) A Practical Guide to Teaching ICT in the Secondary School London: Routledge | This book, written by ITTE members, extends the Learning to Teach ICT book further into classroom practice. Publisher's website |
| Begley, M, and Sadler, D, (2003) Red Hot ICT Starters London: Letts Educational | Useful although some of the starters will take a full lesson. Publisher's website |
| Daydream Education - range of 45 ICT wallcharts and revision booklets | A1 size, bright, colourful and clear. £3 each. Publisher's website |
| Chalkface photocopiable resources | Publisher's website |
| Payne-Gallway texts covering most aspects of KS4 and KS5 ICT subject and most applications. Now part of Heinemann Education and there seem to be fewer titles available. | See Publisher's website for full details. |
| Software made Simple guides covering most Microsoft applications | See Publisher's website for full details. One of the best written freely distributable sets of application training materials (Site licence prices vary). Don’t re-invent the wheel. |
| Netskills resources. Training resources for WWW relevant applications | See Publisher's website for full details. Many institutions have bought licences. |
| Wilson, B. (2002) ICT Coursework for AS Level London: Hodder and Stoughton Wilson, B. (2002) ICT Coursework for A2 Level London: Hodder and Stoughton |
Pair of useful books on post-16 coursework. Only slim so not intimidating. Publishers's Website |
| Mott, J, and Rendell, I, (2008) Advanced Database Projects in Access (3e) London: Hodder Arnold Mott, J, and Rendell, I, (2008) Advanced Spreadsheet Projects in Excel (3e) London: Hodder Arnold |
Useful books to support Access and Excel work for A level projects. Database projects and Spreadsheet projects |