Diploma in Teaching text book

Due August 2024 - available for pre-order.

  • This book is the starting point for anyone working towards the Diploma in Teaching (DiT) qualification in the Further Education sector. 

  • It's also appropriate for apprentice FE teachers and anyone working towards a CertEd/PGCE/PGDE. 

  • It is written in my usual style, co-authored with Gavin Lumsden of Essential Teaching UK and published by Sage.


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The book takes you through everything you need to know about teaching learners aged 14 and upwards. This could be in any environment where learning takes place, such as a college; training organisation; the workplace; a further or higher education context. 

The book is written in an accessible language and in a logical way. Activities are included throughout to help you think about how to put theory into practice. There are real examples of teaching scenarios which bring the content to life, along with helpful hints. 

Reading the book can also be a way of maintaining your CPD if you are a current teacher. 


It is a comprehensive and accessible text, which helps you to put theory into practice for the following:

  • Working towards a teaching qualification or apprenticeship programme

  • Producing a professional practice portfolio based around the Learning and Skills Teacher Occupational Standards (the qualification is based on these)

  • Evidence based practice

  • The role of a teacher

  • Curriculum development

  • Education for sustainable development

  • Equality, diversity and inclusion

  • Learning theories

  • Teaching, learning and assessment

  • Using resources 

  • Using technology

  • Communication

  • Coaching and mentoring

  • Micro-teaching

  • Teaching practice and observed practice

  • Quality assurance

  • Evaluation

  • Self-reflection

  • Continuing professional development (CPD) 

Please note: this book contains some content which has previously been published in my other text books, but has been updated for this book. 


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