PGCE Suggested Pre Course Reading
All students accepted and intending to study for the PGCE full time programme in the academic year 2011-12 are advised to read at least one of the following texts before induction week on September 19th 2011.
Unwin L. and Huddlestone, P (2004)Teaching and Learning in Further Education. London; Routledge
James, D. and Biesta, G. (2007) Transforming Learning cultures in Further Education. London; Routledge
Laurillard, D. (2010). Rethinking University Teaching. A Framework for the Effective Use of Learning Technologies. London. Routledge.
Beetham, H. & Sharpe, R. (Eds.) (2007). Rethinking Pedagogy for a Digital Age. Designing and delivering e- learning. London: Routledge
Fontana, D. (1995) Psychology for Teachers. Basingstoke. Palgrave.
Freeman, R. and Lewis, R. (2002) Planning and Implementing Assessment. London. RoutledgeFalmer.
Gould, J. (2009) Learning Theory and Classroom Practice in the Lifelong Learning Sector. Exeter. Learning Matters.
Reece, I. and Walker, S. (2007) Teaching, Training and Learning - a practical guide. 5th Edition. Sunderland. Business Education Publishers Limited.