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iU Understanding Learning & teaching n Understanding n in secondary schooLs sd e ce Edited by alison hramiak & terry hudson or Learning & teaching s nt a d Understanding Learning & Teaching in Secondary Schools has been specifically n a in secondary written and developed to inform, support and guide anyone training to become a d r secondary school teacher today. yi n sg This comprehensive new text strikes a balance between the depth of theory c schooLs and research covered and its practical application in the classroom. The authors hL e introduce and explore key ideas and issues in an accessible, highly-readable way, oa inviting you to reflect on your own practice and challenge both your own and or Edited by others’ thinking. Ln si alison hramiak & terry hudson n g Each chapter includes a wealth of features: & • Stop and reflect questions and practical tasks throughout each chapter t allow you to develop your own practice. e a • Case studies link theory to practical classroom issues. c h • Critical synthesis and links to further research in each chapter make i this text ideal for anyone studying at Master’s-level. n g • Challenge your thinking encourages critical reflection and debate on topical issues in education. h r a Dr Alison Hramiak is a Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University. m Terry Hudson is the Regional Executive Director of the Teach First Initiative in i a Yorkshire and Humber. He was, until recently, Head of Post Compulsory and k Secondary Education and Training at Sheffield Hallam University. & h u d s o n www.pearson-books.com Cover photograph © Christopher Thomond/reportdigital.co.uk CVR_HRAM9444_01_SE_CVR.indd 1 18/01/2011 11:56 Understanding Learning and Teaching in Secondary Schools We work with leading authors to develop the strongest educational materials in education bringing cutting-edge thinking and best learning practice to a global market. Under a range of well-known imprints, including Longman, we craft high-quality print and electronic publications which help readers to understand and apply their content, whether studying or at work. To find out more about the complete range of our publishing, please visit us on the World Wide Web at: www.pearsoned.co.uk. 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ISBN 978-1-4058-9944-4 British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 15 14 13 12 11 Typeset in 9.5/12.5 pt Giovanni by 75 Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd., Gosport This book is dedicated to Amelie and Isaac Nottage and Michael and Ben Hramiak Brief contents Preface xv Guided tour xvi About the authors xviii Acknowledgements xx 1 Introduction 1 Part 1 YOU AS A LEARNER 7 2 Becoming a reflective practitioner 9 3 Academic writing and reading 24 Part 2 LEARNING AND TEACHING 39 4 Every Child Matters: a holistic view of the school 41 5 Engaging learners 56 6 Individual needs 73 7 Raising achievement 95 8 Planning and preparation 109 9 Assessment and feedback 143 10 Behaviour management in the classroom 169 Part 3 HOW SCHOOLS ARE ORGANISED 187 11 The mentoring process 189 12 School structures, leadership and management 206 13 Collaborative working 223 14 Personal, Social, Health and Economic education and Citizenship 237 15 Vocational and work-based learning in the school environment 255 16 Pastoral care and the role of the form tutor 276 17 Learning from others 290 18 Getting a job and keeping it 305 Index 329 vii Detailed contents Preface xv Guided tour xvi About the authors xviii Acknowledgements xx 1 Introduction 1 Alison Hramiak and Terry Hudson Overview 2 Theme 1 – You as a learner 3 Theme 2 – Learning and teaching 3 Theme 3 – How schools are organised 4 How to use this book effectively 5 Part 1 YOU AS A LEARNER 7 2 Becoming a reflective practitioner 9 Terry Hudson Learning outcomes 9 Introduction 10 What is reflective practice? 10 Why review/reflect on your teaching? 10 Ideas about reflective practice 12 Who can help with reflective practice? 15 Some techniques to consider 16 Summary 22 References 22 3 Academic writing and reading 24 Alison Hramiak Learning outcomes 24 Introduction 25 What academic writing is not 25 What academic writing is 25 Some key advice to support effective writing 26 How to use feedback from assignments 27 viii Detailed contents ix Understanding and writing assignments at Master’s level 28 Practical tips for writing assignments 31 Referencing 33 Plagiarism and how to avoid it 35 The buddying system 37 Summary 38 References 38 Web resources 38 Part 2 LEARNING AND TEACHING 39 4 Every Child Matters: a holistic view of the school 41 Alison Hramiak Learning outcomes 41 Introduction 42 Why is the Every Child Mattersagenda important? 42 More than just a subject teacher? 43 Friend or friendly? 44 The pastoral system – being a form tutor 45 Every Child Matters 46 The team that is a school 50 Every Child Matters and inclusion 52 Summary 54 References 54 Web resources 55 5 Engaging learners 56 Terry Hudson Learning outcomes 56 Introduction 57 Audit of your learning experiences 57 Classification of learning approaches 59 Some theory 60 How children learn – some underpinning theories 61 Piaget and stages 65 Active learning 68 Some active learning strategies 69 Summary 71 References 71 6 Individual needs 73 Helen Boulton Learning outcomes 73 Introduction 74 The curriculum 75
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