Each chapter is based around a âlesson feedbackâ case study informed by real classroom observations combined with research findings to explore and analyse what underpins high quality English teaching.
Coverage includes:
¡ Encouraging a love of reading in your classroom
¡ How to teach effective writing for pleasure and for information
¡ Developing studentsâ grammar, vocabulary and spoken English
¡ Inspiring teaching using drama, poetry and Shakespeare
¡ Intelligent use of media and new literacies in teaching
This is essential reading on all secondary English initial teacher education courses, including school-based (SCITT, School Direct, Teach First), university-based (PGCE) and employment-based routes into teaching.