The extensively illustrated book is aimed at teachers in secondary schools in the UK but will be relevant to those working overseas. It encompasses all strands of the job: administrative, pastoral, academic - and all teachers will recognise the light-hearted stereotypes the author treats us to! From establishing clear routines for registration, homework diaries and uniform checks, the book moves on to imaginative, practical ideas for creating a group identity. The tutor's role in the personal and social development of pupils is covered: encouraging their hobbies; sorting out friendship/organisational difficulties and delivering the PHSE/citizenship curriculum. Target-setting, using data and supporting students as learners feature in a section on academic monitoring.

The Form Tutor's Pocketbook (Teachers' Pocketbooks)

Roy Watson-Davis

Teachers' Pocketbooks

This extensively illustrated Pocketbook takes a practical approach to classroom observation for professional development purposes. It begins by establishing the reasons for lesson observations, outlining the benefits, and defining protocols. There is a chapter, with clear do's and dont's, on how to become an effective observer. This is followed by a look at different models of observation, starting with the observer as learner, also known as 'the worker bee model'. Then, via paired, peer and trio observations, there is a section on being observed as professional development. Here the observer takes the role of coach. The final model is the performance management/Ofsted model, with the observer as assessor or judge. A section on how to give supportive verbal and written feedback leads to a closing chapter on personalising classroom observation for individual departments or schools, touching briefly on pupil observation. Roy Watson-Davis, author of this title and of the Creative Teaching and Form Tutor's Pocketbooks is an Advanced Skills Teacher with hundreds of observations and feedback sessions to his name. He trains teachers on effective observation and is experienced in developing whole school protocols and policy.

The Lesson Observation Pocketbook

All teachers look to deliver inspiring, innovative and imaginative lessons. That way they engage their students and help them learn more effectively. The new edition of the Creative Teaching Pocketbook condenses into one pocket-size companion numerous practical ideas and suggestions for creative approaches to teaching. The extensively illustrated pocketbook is aimed at teachers working in primary and secondary education in England but is also relevant to teachers working in other parts of the UK and overseas. It starts with 'challenging your comfort zones' and highlights the importance of teamwork with students and colleagues. Ideas for creative starters, middles and plenaries include active approaches to lessons. There is an expanded section on making technology work for you with advice on how using the latest tools can save teachers time while making learning relevant and exciting. Questioning techniques are discussed and a section devoted to revision includes strategies to help visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learners. Author Roy Watson-Davis has been teaching since 1992 and has been an Advanced Skills Teacher since 2001. He oversees initial teacher training, and NQT mentoring and is responsible for promoting accelerated learning. He has both written and featured in the TES (Times Educational Supplement).

Creative Teaching Pocketbook

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Management Pocketbooks

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Books by Roy Watson-Davis

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The Form Tutor's Pocketbook (Teachers' Pocketbooks)

The Lesson Observation Pocketbook

Creative Teaching Pocketbook