1. Preparation for Training- Why be a teacher?- Choosing the right course- The right college or university- Funding
Part 2: Getting onto the course- Think ahead- The interview- The pre-course placement
Part 3: Getting through the CoursePart 1: In college- Freshers' week- Lectures- Essays- Assignments and projects- Mock-up lessons in college- Exams
Part 2: Teaching Practice- The preparation- Different formats for teaching practice- Easing yourself in the school- And now down to the business of the jon- Being a reflective practitioner- Coping with Ofsted while on teaching practice- Parents' consultation evenings- The post-mortem- Getting organised for the future
Part 3: Professional standards for qualified teacher status
4: The Side Issues- Stress management- Balancing the course and family life
5: Getting Ready for the Real World- Finding your first job- Supply teaching in your school at the end of the summer term
The directory- Abbreviations and acronyms- Teachers' unions and associations- Supply teaching agencies- Suggested further reading and bibliography