1st Edition
Supporting Teachers Supporting Pupils The Emotions of Teaching and Learning
By Diana Fox Wilson
Copyright 2004
184 Pages
by
Routledge
178 Pages
by
Routledge
184 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book draws from the real-life experiences and perceptions of teachers in secondary and primary schools, and documents their ideas on how they define their job, the difficulties they face in the classroom and the support they need. Different approaches to teacher support are considered and the book includes an in-depth case study of a school that tried to implement some of these approaches.... Read more
Key areas covered include: the motivations and needs of teachers and pupils; the gaps between theory and practice in the professional role and performance of the teacher; the behaviour of pupils and their views on the classroom; supporting teachers; working with support staff; the assertive discipline system; self-help groups; and recommendations for improved practice.
Biography
Diana Fox Wilson spent many years as a secondary school teacher, a teacher trainer and an education social worker. She has recently been undertaking doctoral research on the subjects covered in this book.
