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Achieving your Diploma in Teaching (FE & Skills)

Gravells A and Lumsden G (2024) Achieving your Diploma in Teaching (FE & Skills) London Sage Learning Matters

Putting theory into practice for the qualification or apprenticeship (Further Education and Skills)

Principles and Practices of Teaching and Training

Gravells A (2017) Principles and Practices of Teaching and Training London Sage Learning Matters

A guide for teachers and trainers in the FE and skills sector (Further Education and Skills)

The Award in Education and Training (and the Certificate in Education and Training)

Gravells A (2025) The Award in Education and Training (2nd Edn) London Sage Learning Matters

The Award in Education and Training is an introductory teaching qualification for anyone who is currently teaching, or who would like to find out what it’s like to teach

50 Teaching and Learning Approaches

Mansell (2019) 50 Teaching and Learning Approaches London Sage Learning Matters

Simple, easy and effective ways to engage learners and measure their progress

Understanding and Using Educational Theories

Aubrey K & Riley (2022) Understanding and Using Educational Theories (3rd Edn)

This textbook gives readers an accessible overview of 20 of the most influential thinkers on education

Learning Theories Simplified

Bates B (2023) Learning Theories Simplified London Sage Publications Ltd

...and how to apply them to teaching

A Little Guide for Teachers: Generative AI in the Classroom

Knight L (2024) Generative AI in the Classroom Corwin UK

Generative AI has the potential to transform teaching by reducing workload, enhancing learning, and fostering creativity.

Developing Resilience in FE Teaching

Allen D (2022) Developing Resilience in FE Teaching Abingdon Routledge

Developing Resilience in FE Teaching explores the essence of resilience and provides practical approaches for working in the Further Education sector.

Teaching in Further Education and Skills

Concept to Classroom (for the CertEd, Diploma in Teaching, LST Apprenticeship, PGCE / PGDE)

A Guide to the Diploma in Teaching and Related Qualifications

This one-stop resource for trainee teachers within the Further Education and Skills Sector (FES)

Teaching in Further Education and Skills

Curzon LB & Tummons J (2013) Teaching in Further Education London Bloomsbury

An Outline of Principles and Practice

Teaching English and Maths in FE

Allen D (2017) Teaching English and Maths in FE London Sage Learning Matters

What works for vocational learners?

Teaching Today

Petty G (2014) Teaching Today Cheltenham Nelson Thornes Ltd

A Practical Guide

Evidence-Based Teaching

The perfect follow-on to Teaching Today, the updated second edition of this best-selling teacher text

The Professional Teacher in Further Education

This essential text provides an accessible and up to date critical analysis of professionalism for student teachers and practitioners within the Further Education (FE) sector.

Introduction to Education Studies

Bartley S & Burton D (2020) Introduction to Education Studies London Sage Publications Ltd

Students will be introduced to different ways of looking at education, supported by links to classic and contemporary research.

How to be a Brilliant FE Teacher

Duckworth V (2014) How to be a Brilliant FE Teacher Abingdon Routledge

practical guide to being effective and innovative

Just Teach! in FE

Crawley J (2018) Just Teach! in FE London Sage Learning Matters

A people-centered approach

Digital Learning, Teaching and Assessment for HE and FE

Scott D (2022) Digital Learning, Teaching and Assessment for HE and FE Practitioners Northwich Critical Publishing Ltd

An accessible, practical and up-to-date book on digital learning and teaching, relevant for all those involved in teaching and assessment

Successful Teaching 14-19: Theory, Practice and Reflection

Kidd W & Czernlawski G (2010) Successful Teaching 14-19 London Sage Publications Ltd

Are you looking for a complete training manual, to get you through your assignments, help you on your teaching practice and support you in your first teaching job?

Making Learning Happen

Race P (2014) Making Learning Happen (3rd Edn) London Sage Publications Ltd

A Guide for Post-Compulsory

Making Teaching Work

Race P & Pickford R (2014) Making Teaching Work London Sage Publications Ltd

Teaching Smarter in Post-Compulsory Education

A Quick Guide to Behaviour Management

Bates B et al (2019) A Quick Guide to Behaviour Management London Sage Publications Ltd

ven the best and most experienced teachers can struggle with classroom control and it is likely your experiences will vary day-to-day.

Motivating Unwilling Learners in Further Education

Wallace S (2017) Motivating Unwilling Learners in Further Education: The key to improving behaviour London Bloomsbury

The key to improving behaviour

Learning and Teaching Practical Skills

Armitage A & Harper H (2024) Learning and Teaching Practical Skills Northwich Critical Publishing Ltd

This book combines the unique and unlikely duo of popular TV shows and pedagogy to help teachers and trainers support their students' skills development.

Guide to Teaching 14-19 (Essential FE Toolkit)

Gunleye J (2006) Guide to Teacing 14-19 London Bloomsbury

This practically-focused, evidence-informed, perceptive book by James Ogunleye

How to Manage Behaviour in Further Education

Vizard D (2012) How to Manage Behaviour in FE (2nd Edn) London Sage Publications Ltd

Dave Vizard presents a wealth of sound techniques to promote positive behaviour

Teaching and training in lifelong learning

Like good teacher education itself, this book is a carefully crafted mix of theory and practice.

Great FE Teaching: Sharing good practice

Jones S (2022) Great FE Teaching Corwin UK

Professional learning and development by FE teachers, for FE teachers. Celebrating great teaching and learning across the UK′s most diverse education sector.

Principles and Practices of Assessment

Gravells A (2015) Principles and Practices of Assessment London Sage Learning Matters

A guide for assessors in the FE and skills sector (Further Education and Skills)

50 Assessment Approaches

Mansell (2019) 50 Assessment Approaches London Sage Learning Matters

Simple, easy and effective ways to assess learners

Assessment in FE

Armitage A & Renwich M (2008) Assessment in FE London Bloomsbury

A Practical Guide for Lecturers (Essential FE Toolkit)

Assessment, Evaluation, and Accountability in Adult Education

Hill LH (2020) Assessment, Evaluation, and Accountability in Adult Education Sterling Stylus Publishing

This book is intended to help practitioners in adult education become better informed about assessment

Principles and Practices of Quality Assurance

Gravells A (2016) Principles and Practices of Quality Assurance London Sage Learning Matters

A guide for internal and external quality assurers in the FE and Skills Sector

50 Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance Approaches

Mansell (2021) 50 Quality Improvement & Quality Assurance Approaches London Sage Learning Matters

Simple, easy and effective ways to improve performance

The Vocational Assessor Handbook

Greer I (2019) The Vocational Assessor Handbook London Kogan Page

Including a Guide to the QCF Units for Assessment and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Action Research for New Teachers

Forster C & Eperjesi (2017) Action Research for New Teachers London Sage Publications Ltd

Evidence-Based Evaluation of Practice

The Study Skills Handbook

This is the ultimate guide to study skills, written by million copy bestselling author Stella Cottrell.

Continuing Professional Development in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Scales P et al (2011) Continuing Professional Development in the Lifelong Learning Sector Maidenhead Open University Press

A comprehensive guide to continuing professional development (CPD) in the lifelong learning sector

Reflective Teaching in Further, Adult and Vocational Education

Gregson M & Hillier Y (2015) Reflective Teaching in Further, Adult and Vocational Education London Bloomsbury

The definitive textbook for reflective professionals in further, adult and vocational education.

Wider Professional Practice in Education and Training

Pleasance S (2016) Wider Profesional Practice in Education and Training London Sage Publications Ltd

Developing an understanding of professional practice is essential for anyone training to teach in the further education and skills sector.

Post Compulsory Teacher Educators

Crawley J (2016) Post Compulsory Teacher Educators Northwich Critical Publishing Ltd

Connecting Professionals (Critical Guides for Teacher Educators)

Understanding the Further Education Sector

Crawley J (2024) Understanding the Further Education Sector Abingdon Routledge

History, Challenges, and Achievements (The Routledge Education Studies Series)

A Quick Guide to Special Needs and Disabilities

A Quick Guide to Special Needs is an easy go-to guide for busy teachers, SENCOs, practitioners

Creative Pedagogy

The A-Z Guide to Working in Further Education

Gravells J & Wallace S (2013) The A-Z Guide to Working in Further Education Northwich Critical Publishing Ltd

This book is designed to support professional development in Further Education at all levels

Creative Teaching Approaches in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Harvey B & Harvey J (2013) Creative Teaching Approaches in the Lifelong Learning Sector Maidenhead OU Press

This practical book explores creative ways of teaching and learning in the lifelong learning sector

Key Themes In Interpersonal Communication: Culture, Identities and Performance

Hill A et al (2007) Key Themes in Interpersonal Communication Maidenhead McGraw Hill Education

Culture, Identities and Performance

Engaging Reflection in Practice

Johns C (2006) Engaging Reflection in Practice: a narrative approach Oxford Blackwell Publishing

A Narrative Approach

Academic Skills

Malthouse R and Roffey-Barentsen J (2013) Academic Skills: Contemporary Education Studies London Thalassa Publishing

Contemporary Education Studies

Classroom Behaviour

Rogers B (2015) Classroom Behaviour (4th Edn) London Sage Publications Ltd

A Practical Guide to Effective Behaviour Management

Reflective Practice in Education and Training

Roffey-Barentsen J and Malthouse R (2013) Reflective Practice in Education and Training (2nd Edn) London Learning Matters

This is a practical guide to reflective practice for teachers and trainee teachers in the FE and skills sector

Reflective Practice for Teachers

Sellars M (2017) Reflective Practice for Teachers London Sage Publications Ltd

Explores a range of key issues that you will need to engage with during your teacher preparation and early career in the classroom

Coaching for Performance

Whitmore J (2009) Coaching for Performance Nicholas Brealey Publishing

The Principles and Practices of Coaching and Leadership (People Skills for Professionals)

A Practical Guide to Mentoring

Hind R and Kay D (2012) A Practical Guide to Mentoring 5th Ed How To Books

Using Coaching and Mentoring Skills to Help Others Achieve their Goals

Coaching Students in Secondary Schools

Abdulla A (2017) Coaching Students in Secondary Schools Routledge

Closing the Gap between Performance and Potential

Mentoring and Coaching in Education

Oberholzer L and Boyle D (2023) Mentoring and Coaching in Education Bloomsbury Academic

A Guide to Coaching and Mentoring Teachers at Every Stage of their Careers

Outstanding Coaching in Schools

Swainston T (2019) Outstanding Coaching in Schools Independently published

A step-by-step coaching manual for teachers

Coaching in Education

van Nieuwerburgh C (2012) Coaching in Education Routledge

Getting Better Results for Students, Educators, and Parents

When the Adults Change, Everything Changes

Dix P (2017) When the Adults Change, Everything Changes Independent Thinking Press

Seismic shifts in school behaviour

Key Issues in Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion

Hodkinson A (2019) Key Issues in Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion SAGE Publications Ltd

This third edition continues to guide students through the challenging field of special educational needs and disability.

Introduction to Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion

Sewell A and Smith J (2020) Introduction to Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion SAGE Publications Ltd

A Student's Guide

Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher

Brookfield S (2017) Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher

The landmark guide to critical reflection, providing expert insight and practical tools to facilitate a journey of constructive self-critique.

Games People Play

Berne E (2010) Games People Play Penguin Life

Widely recognised as the most original and influential psychology book of our time, Games People Play has helped millions of people better understand basic social interactions and relationships.