Develop your professional identity and feel prepared to teach!

This core text for the Professional Studies module is linked to the CCF and supports trainees to develop their knowledge, understand their role as a professional and to engage with practice and theory. Using real experiences, it helps tackle common pitfalls of the early stages of secondary teaching. Each chapter outlines the topic, describes any debates or alternate perspectives and suggests further reading or study.

Readers are supported with ideas for reflection, learning activities, and assignment support in this easy-to-use title, enabling a clear intent and a structured implementation of a professional studies curriculum.

About the Author
Dr Leigh Hoath is a Senior Professional Practice Fellow at Leeds Trinity University. She has worked in higher education since 2006 following a successful teaching career and leads science education at the University across the primary and secondary age phases as well as holding a wider role developing CPD and Knowledge Exchange. Leigh's own studies focused on teaching in the outdoor setting which stemmed from her interests in enhancement activities such as Duke of Edinburgh's Award and longer expeditions around the world with pupils. Leigh is the education consultant to the world's largest chemical business (BASF) where she develops their outreach provision as well as for the BBC on their Blue Planet Live BBCTeach resources and their latest 'green curriculum' and sustainability campaigns. She is an active member of the Association for Science Education on a regional and national level and, as well as being a trustee, sits on their Education Group and was awarded Chartered Science Teacher Status (CSciTeach) in 2009. Leigh is a regular author of science education articles, book chapters and national and international conference presenter.


Book Information
ISBN 9781529610673
Author Leigh Hoath
Format Paperback
Page Count 280
Imprint Sage Publications Ltd
Publisher Sage Publications Ltd
Weight(grams) 490g