The expectations of what it is to be a teacher are as high as ever. The second edition of this highly praised book provides a fully up-to-date introduction to the process and practice of teaching, and the personal and professional skills that successful teaching requires. The first edition has become a well-known course textbook. This new edition is written in accordance with the Teacher Training Association (TTA) and DfES guidelines, and provides in-depth coverage of all the modules that need to be studied in the teacher training programme. Contributors take account of the recent developments by incorporating new material on CPD, teaching and classroom management, new approaches to planning and targeting effective learning and an introduction to professional requirements.