Description
Book SynopsisStudying for your Education Degree is PERFECT for anyone wanting to train to become a primary or secondary teacher or undertake an education studies course. After reading this fully comprehensive guide you will understand:
- the structure and culture of HE, and how education/teaching fits into it
- what to expect, and what will be expected of you, as a university student
- teaching and assessment methods within education, so that you can perform to the best of your ability in an academic environment
- how to manage your teaching/education studies in an effective way and make the most of the resources available to you.
The books in our Critical Study Skills series will help you gain the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to achieve your goals. They provide support in all areas important for university study, including institutional and disciplinary policy and practice, self-management, and research and communication. Packed with tasks and activities to help you improve your learning, including learner autonomy and critical thinking, and to guide you towards reflective practice in your study and work life. Uniquely, this book is written by an experienced education lecturer and an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) lecturer.
Table of Contents
- Studying education / teaching in higher education
- Strategies for effective learning
- Critical thinking
- Becoming a member of your academic community
- Technology and resources
- Strategies for assessment
