Aimed at drama and combined English and drama secondary teachers, this book gives guidance on how to begin training, subject knowledge, planning, classroom management, assessment, working partnerships, professional responsibilities and transition into the real world of teaching. It also includes case studies, checklists and suggestions.

1. How to Use this Book; 2. Beginning Training; 3. Subject-knowledge and Understanding; 4. Planning; 5. Managing the Drama Classroom; 6. Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting and Accountability; 7. Working in Context: Professional Responsibilities; 8. Working in Partnership: Mentors and Student Teachers; 9. Transition; Useful websites; References; Further Reading; Index.

"'Learning to Teach Drama 11-18 is aimed at the student teacher, but all trainees and newly trained teachers should find its practical, encouraging approach useful on organisation, use of workplace, material, planning, building relationships with pupils, dealing with behaviour, assessment, personal reflection and so on.' The Times Educational Supplemement 'This is a comprehensive guide to the subject that has now been adopted by many universities as a set text...In an exceedingly user-friendly style the reader is guided to develop their subject knowledge, plan and manage the drama classroom, as well as focussing on monitoring and assessment...a one-stop resource not just for the aspiring drama teacher but all students in training.' NWN2"

Written by the leading authorities in the field. - A key text for all drama and combined English and drama teacher trainees.- fully revised to include: all new training routes, changes in legislation, the use of ICT and multimedia resources in teaching, working with teaching assistants, collaborating with industry, the arts and the community, and career progression - Wonderfully practical with discursive prose, case studies, checklists and teaching suggestions - Guaranteed adoption at the University of Reading and known adoptions at University College Chester, University of Leeds, Cheltenham and Gloucester College of HE, and Unversity of Wales Institute Cardiff (UWIC)