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Learning and Teaching at M-Level
A Guide for Student Teachers



April 2010 | 240 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

Your teacher training or professional development course will now probably include Masters level assessment and credits as teaching 'becomes an M-level profession' and a greater emphasis is placed on helping teachers develop deeper understandings about aspects of learning and teaching through a higher level of critical reflection.

Learning and Teaching at M-Level will guide you through the various different aspects of doing M-level work at either primary or secondary stage, and help you to develop a deeper professional understanding.

Your ability to research and understand learning environments will form a key part of making you an inquisitive and better teacher, and engagement with research underpins the book.

Chapters include primary and secondary vignettes and examples to help link theory into practice, as well as reflective questions, activities and suggestions for further reading.

This book is relevant to all trainee and qualified teachers working across the age ranges of 7-19.


 
Introduction
 
What Is the Book for?
 
Who Is the Book for?
 
How Might You Engage with the Book?
 
PART ONE: THE IMPORTANCE OF ENQUIRY IN ENHANCING LEARNING
 
Teacher Professionalism Today
 
Developing a Deeper Understanding of Learning
 
Considering Theories for Learning
 
The Student Teacher as Researcher
 
PART TWO: KEY METHODS AND WAYS OF DOING ENQUIRY
 
Looking at Classrooms
 
Observing Children
 
Doing Qualitative Research
 
Reading and Writing Critically
 
Doing Fieldwork: Interviews and Questionnaires
 
PART THREE: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MOVING FROM STUDENT TO TEACHER
 
Working with Other Professionals
 
Developing Professionally at Masters-Level

Learning and Teaching at M-Level is clearly written and highly relevant for students new to Masters work in Education. The reflection boxes help them to develop their understanding of the relationship between theory and practice.

Ms Julia O'Kelly
Education, Chichester University
February 17, 2011

I did not use this book because I'm not much involved teacher education from this year. However, I will recommend the book to some other colleagues to see what they think. Thank you!

Dr Zhen Li
School of Education, Southampton University
January 25, 2011

A useful supplementary text for students working at M level. I will recommend it fot the library and imagine it will become a popular addition.

Ms Sue Wood-Griffiths
Centre for Secondary Education, Worcester University
January 24, 2011

On a one year PGCE course there is little time for students to develop an understanding and appreciation of working at Masters level. This book is very useful in challenging students' preconceptions about learning; in explaining how they can learn from what might initially seem like an overwhelming experience (in school) and in encouraging them to reflect critically on their practice in order to improve it.

Ms Alison Ryan
School of Education, Sheffield Hallam University
January 16, 2011

A valuable book which I will include on reading lists for my PGCE students and my Masters students. I will ensure copies are available in the library.

Mrs Jane Ferretti
School of Education, Sheffield University
December 15, 2010

A very useful text for our students who are studying modules at M level as part of their PGCE. In particular, Part 2: 6, 7 & 8 are very appropriate for the needs of our students.

Mrs Alayne Ozturk
Department of Education, London Metropolitan University
November 22, 2010

Full of useful material about the importance and relevance of research for trainee teachers, and also how to set about doing it.

I enjoyed the 'vignettes' especially - great word to use!

It will be included on our recommended reading list.

Mr Antony Bignell
Education , Chichester University
November 2, 2010

A carefully structured book enabling the learner to easily identify appropriate chapters and sub sections. I very much like the reflection activities.

Mrs Sarah Barton
Education , St Vincent College
October 4, 2010

The book focuses on key elements of students working at PGCE M-level and I have decided to use particular chapters of the book as essential readings for some parts of the course. The title will be recommended for next year.

Dr Mario Moya
Department of Education, Bedfordshire University
September 14, 2010

A sound theory base which then moves onto practical application as teachers. Learning is concerned with that of students wishing to become tecahers but there are also links made with learning in classrooms.

Mrs Jenny Carpenter
Initial Teacher Education, York St John University College
September 14, 2010

Sample Materials & Chapters

Introduction

Chapter One