'It provides a theoretical background to the organization and running of a programme, presenting valuable practical guidelines for implementation without being prescriptive. At the same time it lays and intellectual framework for the process of self-development.' Modern English Teacher, Vol 2, No 3, 1993

• Acknowledgements; Thanks; Introduction; 1. Teacher education: some current models; 2. Acquiring received knowledge: the learner's perspective; 3. Modes of teaching and learning in teacher education courses; 4. Relating theory and practice: the reflective model; 5. Classroom observation: recalling and analysing the data; 6. Microteaching; 7. Supervision and practical experience; 8. Assessment in teacher education; 9. Course design and assessment: checklist and case study; Concluding remarks; Some suggestions for further reading; Bibliography; Index.

'It provides a theoretical background to the organization and running of a programme, presenting valuable practical guidelines for implementation without being prescriptive. At the same time it lays and intellectual framework for the process of self-development.' Modern English Teacher, Vol 2, No 3, 1993

• Acknowledgements; Thanks; Introduction; 1. Teacher education: some current models; 2. Acquiring received knowledge: the learner's perspective; 3. Modes of teaching and learning in teacher education courses; 4. Relating theory and practice: the reflective model; 5. Classroom observation: recalling and analysing the data; 6. Microteaching; 7. Supervision and practical experience; 8. Assessment in teacher education; 9. Course design and assessment: checklist and case study; Concluding remarks; Some suggestions for further reading; Bibliography; Index.