Geoff Petty

Published by Nelson Thornes, 2004 ISBN 07487 8525 6     562 pages

Price approx £19.50 (Paperback)

If you have been fortunate enough to meet Geoff Petty you will know why I am

recommending his book. Geoff is a former FE lecturer who now works as a teacher

trainer and his book is a “how to teach” manual like no other. Geoff has refined his ideas

on teaching in the light of his experiences in the classroom and his book has something

to offer everyone who works in education.

The book is split into five sections, including one on the needs of the learner and another

that is a toolkit for teachers. The chapters in each section are bite sized, written in jargon

free English and suitable for dipping into on train journeys or when a short period of

free time presents itself. Chapters usually contain tables, lists, summaries and sketches

that make the text both easy to read and memorable. There are copious references to

underpinning research and to further reading for those who wish to investigate a topic in

more depth.

I commend the book to you as a cheap and accessible form of CPD and a jolly good

read, whether you are new to teaching or an experienced professional looking for some

new ideas.                                                                                                    Joan Ashley