How to Be a Brilliant Fe Teacher ― A Practical Guide to Being Effective and Innovative

How to be a Successful FE Teacher is a straightforward, friendly guide to being an effective and innovative teacher in post-compulsory education. Focussing on practical advice drawn from the authors’ extensive and successful personal experience of both teaching and training teachers, it offers sound guidance, underpinned by the latest research, theory and policy in the field.

Structured around the questions that all new teachers and lecturers ask in their first teaching post, it is an introduction to both essential teaching skills and what to expect from working in this exciting, fast-paced sector. Key chapters cover:

• The learners - who they are, diversity and motivation
• What to do on Monday morning, Wednesday evening and all day Friday!
• What will actually happen - organising teaching, technology and resources
• How to keep your students’ interest – understanding and responding to learning styles
• How will I know if they’ve learned it? – assessment and feedback
• Making sure it’s working - student evaluation, reflecting on and improving practice

Packed throughout with information about where to find the best materials and resources to support your teaching, this cheerful pocket-guide also offers sensible advice on balancing home and life, working effectively with your colleagues and progressing in your career.

How to be a Successful FE Teacher will be a source of support and inspiration for all those embarking on their initial training and first post in the sector, as well as qualified professionals looking for reassuring, fresh ideas.

Vicky Duckworth is Senior Lecturer and MA PCET Co-ordinator in Post Compulsory Education and Training and Schools' University Lead at Edge Hill University, UK.