The Trainee Teachers' Survival Guide 2nd Edition

by Hazel Bennett

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184 pages, Paperback

First published June 7, 2006

Reviews

[Anne Hathaway · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was a little disappointed with this book as I was expecting more of an insight into the PGCE course. Having worked in a school as a teaching assistant for 5 years, it didn't really tell me anything new. However as the last part of the book details suggestions to fulfil the professional attributes section of the training, it may prove more useful then. Worth a read if you have little experience of working in a school.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this guide incredibly helpful. It is written in a very friendly, down-to-earth style and provides some very useful examples of how to fulfil professional standards. I can see me referring back to this book a lot within the next year and beyond.

[Carmel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Perfect book for an extra terrestrial being who has never heard of college, the verb “teach,” or a classroom before. I mean, simplicity at its finest (granted, written by a teacher who is very likely a master teacher and probably used to making things Very Clear For Everyone). :)

Also of note: this book is for British/Irish teachers, so US teachers are likely better off with a different read.

There is an interview section near the end that spells out a lot of teacher interview questions and 4-5 acceptable answers for each, so that may be worth checking out for some.