In the United Kingdom up to the recent past - unlike other countries - very little attention has been paid to the art of pedagogy, that is, the means by which relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes can be transmitted to the classroom teacher.
This book deals with these problems in a straightforward and practical manner. The core of the book deals with the various practical models of training and links them very closely with current developments, particularly the specific key requirements for the newly designed 'advanced skill' specified by the DfEE two years ago.
Equally important is the examination of existing literature and practice, culminating in an attempt to formulate a theory of teaching. This promises to initiate a lively and long-overdue debate on the topic.

Tables, Acknowledgements, Abbreviations, 1 Introduction, 2 Teaching: Art, Craft or Science?, 3 The Teacher as Trainer, 4 Learning Through Practice I Bridging the Theoretical Divide: Masters and Mistresses of Method, 5 Learning Through Practice II Model and Demonstration Schools, 6 Learning Through Practice III Evaluating Student Teachers 'Power to Teach', 7 Towards a Theory of Teaching, Bibliography, Index