Carol Thompson is a Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education at the University of Bedfordshire. An experienced teacher and researcher, she has a focus on developing teacher agency and creativity.  Her current role is focussed on designing and supporting programmes for teachers in post-compulsory education and she is an active member of the Institute of Research in Education. Peter Wolstencroft is an Associate Professor at Liverpool John Moores University. A firm believer in the transformative power of education, his recent work has looked to encourage innovation education. An active researcher and blogger, he has written on topics as diverse as digital literacy and educational leadership, the common thread in all his work being that education can transform lives.

The book provides helpful guidance to initial training students and teacher trainers alike.

• Part 1 Learning to teach1Why do you want to teach?2Planning your journey through teacher training3Working with tutors and mentors4Reflecting on your practice5Using feedback for your own development6Potential barriers to teaching7Resilience and well-beingPart 2 Your teaching practice8What do teachers DO?9Understanding the Curriculum10Planning great lessons11Creating teaching resources12The inclusive teacher13How do we learn? How should we teach?14Creating a positive classroom15Effective classroom management16Checking learners’ progress17Pastoral carePart 3 Continuing your learning18Sharing your knowledge with others19Getting your first job20The start of your professional journey21A teacher’s life22The things they didn’t tell you in training23 What is the Core Content Framework