English Teaching in the Secondary School: Linking theory and Practice

English Teaching in the Secondary School is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of teaching English in secondary schools. The authors demonstrate how English can be taught in a way which fulfils National Curriculum requirements but is also not too narrow in focus.This new edition includes discussion of key developments including: the Every Child Matters agenda broader approaches to thinking about the curriculum changes to key stage 3 and 14-19 curriculum revised GCSE specifications including introduction of functional skills and developments at A level.It also takes a more international look discussing developments in Europe and references to internationalisation and globalisation, and includes a chapter on research which is aimed at helping trainees to write at this level. This book forms essential reading for practising teachers, lecturers and PGCE students, and is suitable for those engaging in M level study.Fleming, Mike is the author of 'English Teaching in the Secondary School: Linking theory and Practice', published 2009 under ISBN 9780415465021 and ISBN 0415465028.