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By (author) Newland Alan
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An inspiring and motivating guide to embarking confidently on a career in teaching and, above all, acquiring and developing the essential character traits and values to flourish in it.
Accessible, readable and engaging, Becoming a Teacher draws on Alan Newland”s decades of professional work and academic study in education to set out the key principles for developing and understanding the professional values essential to becoming a good teacher.The book features a constructive examination of the Teachers” Standards and shares a series of illustrative scenarios, exemplar strategies and practical resources that will equip trainee teachers with easy-to-understand but justifiable rationales to deal with a range of contentious and sensitive issues that they are likely to encounter during the course of their career.It also explores a series of searching questions relating to the philosophical nature of teaching, the definitions of legal, ethical and moral responsibility as a teacher, and what it means- objectively- to be professional. Becoming a Teacher therefore serves as a professional studies course reader for trainees and early career teachers, as well as a core text for tutors, lecturers, mentors and CPD leads delivering both the compulsory aspects of the ITT Core Content Framework for all qualified teacher status (QTS) courses and Early Career Framework CPD.
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The style in which the book is written is fantastic. Alan”s stories of his own experience really grab the reader and he kept my attention throughout.Michaela McCaugherty
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I found this book extremely interesting. It is very easy to connect with Alan”s writing, and his personal anecdotes are motivating, inspiring and moving in bringing the book to life. Alan covers broad themes and ethical conundrums related to building character, relating it to professional development and reminding us why we should take certain actions for the betterment of the pupils and communities we serve. The story concerning one of his students” attitude towards Anne Frank”s diary resonated with me as I teach within an inner-city school in Greater Glasgow – and I”m all too often faced with sectarian views which can at times be difficult to confront. Alan reminded me that it is ethically and morally right to tackle controversial issues in a way that does not lead to further provocation. I think Becoming a Teacher is a fantastic book that could be described as a go-to guide for anyone joining the teaching profession.Sarah-Jane Hamilton
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Becoming a Teacher gripped me from the first page and at times I had to drag myself away from reading it. I love the personal stories that make your heart drop as you ask, ”What if I were put in that situation?” I found the ”Discuss and reflect” sections very helpful too – they made me think about my own teaching and I found myself using the questions as talking points within my department at school. The discussions that ensued have helped me see teaching from the perspective of my more experienced colleagues.Bryher Freight
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I will be honest, when I first started reading this book I thought: ”What have I done? I can”t possibly read an entire academic book.” Well, let me tell you that I was wrong! It is written very thoughtfully without lots of references or jargon, and I really enjoyed how Alan includes anecdotes from his teaching days and time as a head teacher. It really is thought-provoking but also very readable, so you can put it down and pick it back up again without losing your thread. I would highly recommend this book for those who are only just starting their teaching journey or halfway through it like me. Becoming a Teacher is a brilliant book and I think Alan”s words, thoughts and pearls of wisdom will stay with me and support me
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