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18. Becoming a teacher? What are the foundations of your authority?

"Becoming a teacher - the legal, ethical and moral implications of entering society's most fundamental profession'" explores teaching professionalism from every angle. It has been described as "brilliant', 'inspiring', a 'go-to guide to teaching' and as 'the perfect gift for new teachers' by tutors, lecturers, mentors, students and new teachers alike (see below). You can order ‘Becoming A Teacher’ via Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Becoming-Tea... or get a 20% discount via the publishers using the code ‘becoming20’ https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/becoming... Endorsements from trainees and ECTs: This book is a wonderful read - the perfect ‘new teacher’ gift. Alan’s personal reflections are not only funny but also comforting. He finds the funny side of the mishaps we all experience from training year and beyond! It’s easy to navigate and there’s a great coverage of topics too, yet there is no pressure to read the entire book - you can dip in and out of it regularly with ease. I got to the end of each chapter wanting to read more. Katarina Pillai, Primary ECT, East London. The introduction to this book is so powerful it reminds me why I chose this profession. I love that this book isn’t at all patronising and has a sense of humanity and relatability to the topic of ethics. The message is that from mistakes comes great learning and character building - something we are not reassured of enough as new teachers. It is inspiring to read and it makes you want to be a better teacher. Natasha Ryan, Secondary PGCE, Middlesex University. The style in which the book is written is fantastic. The stories from Alan’s own experience really grabs the reader and he kept my attention throughout. Michaela McCaugherty, Secondary PGCE, Sunderland university This book is very thought provoking. I enjoyed the way Alan asks questions and encourages the reader to think for themselves. This would have been a great book to have had right at the beginning of my journey into teaching. It’s engaging, thought provoking and offers a genuine experience of teaching. Absolutely brilliant. Patricia Duncan, PGCE Worcester University I thoroughly enjoyed it - I’m even using some of it in my job applications - but the best part for me is how Alan manages to connect all the guidelines, procedures and protocols about being a teacher with real-life stories that were both uplifting - some even brought a little tear to my eye! Very honest and showing teaching for what it is. Michael Walker, PGCE University of Sunderland There is so much in this book I wish I had been able to read before starting my training. This is an invaluable guide for trainees and teachers alike. Maisey Hodges, Secondary PGCE, Northampton TTP. I loved this book – and it is very relatable to the experiences of Scottish teachers. The book is a great and engaging read. I have taken away a lot from it that I can apply to my practice and how I look at the teaching profession! Thank you! Megan Turnbull, Primary Probationary Teacher, East Renfrewshire What is really useful is the balance between personal experiences and theory - it gives an authentic insight into teaching, not just the ‘fluffy’ stuff that we are often shown at university. It’s full of useful knowledge that would really be helpful for ECTs too. Chris Griffiths, PGCE, Cardiff University I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and was really inspired by the concept of a good teacher being recognised by the values they model. I think the book inspires student teachers and probationers to uphold codes of practice and standards, not just as a professional prerequisite but also as a moral responsibility. I think experienced and perhaps “jaded” teachers would also benefit from reading this book as well. Eilidh Macpherson, Secondary PGDE, University of Strathclyde I found this book very interesting and thought provoking. I certainly would have appreciated having it during my PGCE and NQT years. The format is perfect to guide discussions with mentors and enable the teacher to reflect on a variety of issues they will be confronted with. Maddy Fowler, ECT, London I will be honest, when I first started reading I thought: ‘What have I done? I can’t possibly read a full academic book’. Well, let me tell you I was wrong! I would highly recommend this book for people who are only just starting their teaching journey or half way through it like me. This is a brilliant book and I think Alan’s words, thoughts and pearls of wisdom will stay with me, supporting me throughout my career. Hannah Mitchell, Y2, Primary BA QTS, Edgehill University I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! It gripped me from the onset and at times I had to drag myself away from reading it. I loved the personal stories that make your heart drop thinking about… ‘What if I were put in that situation?’. Bryher Freight, ECT Cornwall