Becoming an Outstanding English Teacher

Becoming an Outstanding English Teacher supports new and experienced teachers in developing a wide range of approaches to teaching and learning that take into account individual students needs and abilities to best facilitate learning. Taking a fresh approach it offers practical guidance on creating a positive learning environment and techniques for planning lessons from start to finish, with practical advice on using resources, differentiation and assessment to plan for outstanding pupil progress. Fully up to date with current National Curriculum guidelines, it includes examples of lesson planning for outstanding pupil progress and guidance on whole text analysis.

Becoming an Outstanding English Teacher supports all English teachers in offering a wide range of approaches to teaching and learning that will stimulate and engage students in studying English.

It offers practical strategies that can be used instantly in English lessons. The topics offer examples for questioning, differentiation and assessing progress. Some of the ideas have also been incorporated into lesson plans using texts from the revised English National Curriculum.

With a strong focus on creativity and engagement, this book covers:

• promoting thinking and independent learning skills in students
• methods to check learning rather than doing in the classroom
• techniques for personalising learning for students
• creating an environment for behaviour for learning.

Fully up to date with the National Curriculum guidelines and packed with practical strategies and activities that are easily accessible, this book will be an essential resource for all English teachers who are aiming to deliver outstanding teaching and learning continuously in their classrooms.