This is a guide to getting the most out of a teacher training course in the United Kingdom It covers both primary and secondary teaching and is suitable for students following undergraduate postgraduate or alternative routes The book gives a clear idea of what to expect from such courses how to succeed on them and so make the best possible start to a career in teaching It covers studying education and teachinglearning from placementsprofessional study skillsThe guide will enable readers to get to grips quickly with curriculum planning teaching and class management applying developmental psychology writing assignments making presentations managing priorities and time and meeting the challenge of being assessed on teaching competence all essential to professional confidence and success in teaching today Written by an experienced innovative teacher educator it reflects up to date policy and research highlighting new ideas about assessment learning styles and subject understanding