For all those preparing to teach or involved in further professional development it will provide an essential, accessible and readable companion to their course. Theories of learning are integrated with practical strategies for approaching a topic. Each of the following areas discussed: *active reading and using the library *referencing correctly *making notes and writing clearly *presenting your work orally *developing subject knowledge *using information and communications technology *continuing professional development *developing key relationships *partnerships between schools and universities. The book explores the process of getting to know yourself as a learner and the nature of knowledge and understanding. A useful and comprehensive introduction to research identifies and demystifies aspects more relevant to the education student. Each chapter is written by professional educators with a wide range of experience and expertise.
Author(s): Steve Herne
Year: 1999
Language: English
Pages: 224
Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
List of illustrations......Page 12
List of contributors......Page 14
Preface......Page 15
Study: some guiding principles......Page 16
Getting to know yourself as a learner......Page 39
Curriculum studies......Page 53
Developing subject knowledge......Page 71
Strategies and case studies......Page 85
From starting point to fair copy: reading, writing and thinking......Page 100
Using information and communications technology......Page 132
Presenting your work orally......Page 146
Starting your research project......Page 167
Establishing and maintaining professional working relationships......Page 182
Some final comments......Page 205
Name Index......Page 207
Subject Index......Page 211
