Megan Stephenson & Angela Gill 
Training to be a Primary School Teacher: ITT and Beyond 

Your essential coursebook for primary initial teacher training.  Linked to the CCF and the ITTECF.

This complete handbook supports your accredited primary initial teacher training (ITT) course.

*Covers all areas of core content outlined in the ITT Core Content Framework and the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework  

*Introduces key educational debates and a range of pedagogical perspectives on teaching and learning

*Includes reflection activities to empower you to take control of your own learning and deepen your understanding

*Supports your understanding of how the academic aspects of your ITT course link with your school-based experience

*Provides you with opportunities to apply your knowledge in context

*Enhances your understanding of what is required of you during ITT; ensuring you get the most out of your course

Tabella dei contenuti

Preparing for teacher training

1. How to be a learner and a teacher at the same time

2. Developing a teacher identity and creating professional relationships

3. Learning in context tracking your knowledge and progress

4. Your wellbeing and Self Care

5. Safeguarding and Wellbeing of pupils and educators

6. Understanding the whole ITT Curriculum

Introducing the ITT Curriculum

7. The curriculum in the primary school

8. The importance of Early Reading and Phonics

9. Behaviour management

10. Planning

11. Effective teaching and learning

12. Adaptative teaching

13. Inclusive Teaching

14. Assessment

The Wider Picture – A Career in Education

15. Education social justice and sustainability

16. Making the most of professional networks and your next steps

17. Getting your first teaching post and the ECT Programme

Circa l’autore

Angela Gill is Programme Director for BA Primary Education and subject lead for Primary English at Durham University, working on both UG and PGCE programmes. She is an experienced teacher and worked in primary classrooms for many years before taking up the post at Durham University.