Initial Teacher Education in Schools

′With increasing numbers of trainee teachers on school based programs, it is of paramount importance that schools address the needs of the individual holistically. This book outlines an effective blueprint for doing this. Whilst it acknowledges that the answers are many and varied, it is invaluable in signposting the key questions that training providers need to be asking of themselves and the trainees they are working with.′

• Introduction - Carey Philpott, Helen Scott and Carrie MercierGetting selection processes right - Kathryn Fox and Patrick SmithModels of professional learning and what they mean for those working with teachers - Carey PhilpottEffective professional learning - Gail FullerWhat is the difference between mentoring and coaching? - Helen ScottWhy is the academic component of ITE important and how do we organize it? - Nigel AppletonThe assessment of student teachers - Carrie MercierHow do you create synergy between different school priorities? - Simon AsquithInitial teacher education and staff development - Alison ChapmanHow can action research be used to enhance school-based ITE? - Carey PhilpottPastoral care for student teachers - Robert Heath and Carey PhilpottConclusion - Carey Philpott, Helen Scott and Carrie Mercier