'Doing your PGCE at M level is a valuable guide designed to enable students to achieve success. Its approach, using clear explanations and case studies enable trainees to engage at a critical level and understand the potential benefits this can bring to them personally and professionally. Moving forward from the first edition in a way that incorporates education policy from recent fast moving times this enables trainees to critique and identify how the education arena is shaped. This new edition also enables trainees to develop many of the key skills of M-Level work; the development of reflective activities to enable deep reflection and critical analysis is a welcome development. This comprehensive text will be a valuable resource for anyone training to be a PGCE teacher' - Tim Roberts, PGCE Programme Director, University of Hertfordshire Praise for the first edition: "An indispensable guide for anyone who wants to get the most out of new opportunities to study to become a teacher at M-Level. The book explains, in clear and accessible language, what studying at Masters level entails and the benefit it can bring in terms of career progression and continuing professional development" - James Rogers, Executive Director, Universities Council for the Education of Teachers "This book is a timely aid for students embarking on what they may perceive as being the doubly daunting prospect of becoming a schoolteacher and engaging with Masters level study. I enjoyed reading it very much and feel that it is an essential aid to beginning PGCE students. I am very pleased to recommend it to students and their tutors on Masters level PGCE courses in Higher Education Institutions across the sector" - Dr Alison Jackson, ESCalate ITE Leader, University of Cumbria "As a PGCE student, I found this to be essential reading. A highly comprehensive yet very accessible text, it will be useful not only to those considering doing a M-Level PGCE, but also as a survival handbook for those already on the course" - Diane Troughton, PGCE student "I was very impressed at the invaluable advice and support this book offers. It poses excellent questions that encourage personal reflection and offers helpful case studies to clearly illustrate ideas. It gives a complete picture in a clear, accessible manner" - Katie Pragnell, PGCE student

A useful text book for students and staff alike.

Dr Janet Oti, Newport School of Education, University of Wales, Newport

This book contains several excellent chapters that helps support students making the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate level work.

Dr Richard Newton, School of Education, Oxford Brookes University

A very user friendly text which clearer outlines why PGCE work needs to be at M level and how to proceed step by step with M level work.

Miss Liz McGuire, PGCE Secondary, Leeds Trinity and All Saints

Doing your PGCE at M-level is an essential reference text your students entering the teaching profession. There are clear exemplars and case studies for students to set their own benchmarks within the teaching profession. This is also useful for some undergraduate students who are doing educational research and preparing for further progression on PGCEs

Mr Darren Carr, Centre for Sport and Dance Studies, Liverpool John Moores University

This is a very useful text for all those students who are looking for M level credits as part of their PGCE.

Mr Paul Hopkins, Faculty of Education, Hull University

This will be useful but as a support text

Mr Paul Hopkins, Faculty of Education, Hull University

A really important book for those undertaking a PGCE, especially as more providers are raising the bar and teaching at a Masters' Level

Mr Peter Flew, School of Education, Roehampton University

This book is an excellent guide for PGCE students who are studying at M level because it supports their study, guides them through the process and shows the relevance of continuing their study once they have qualified as teachers.

Mr Steve Watts, Faculty of Education and Society, Sunderland University

Excellent resources for trainee teachers

Mr Vernon Ambris, Health and Social Care , East Berkshire College

Added as a reading for those that wish to focus their PGCE at M level. More and more students are aiming to gain the M level credits on offer as part of the PGCE and this book helps focus them.

Mrs Catherine Carden, Faculty of Education, Canterbury Christ Church University

This is an excellent resource for those people finding it difficult to produce reflective material for assignments.

Mrs Dawn Hewitson, Faculty of Education, Edge Hill University

A useful text that supports parts of the first year of teacher training courses. The practical examples and activates are very useful for discussion. It is written in a user friendly style which students on their first year like.

Mrs Debra Cushen, care and education, University of Wales

A useful guide for students beginning a PGCE programme at M Level.

Mrs Rachel Wallis, Swansea School of Education, Swansea Metropolitan University

Clear, straightforward and addresses many common issues faced by postgraduate students

Mrs Sharon James, Swansea School of Education, Swansea Metropolitan University

A very useful guide for any PGCE trainee to refer to during their PGCE year. Some students do not fully appreciate the depth of study required for the PGCE and this book provides a very useful and informative comprehensive reference source.

Ms Joanne Courtney, Teaching , Health and Care, Bradford College

Doing your PGCE at M Level helps guide and support students on choosing which route to apply for to gain employment as a teacher. It gives a clear explanation of the 2 awards available, those being PGCE at M level and the PGCE at H level.The book examines how M level study supports the development of a critically reflective teacher, encouraging the reader to consider how reflective practice can enable the student to move forward with their studies and consequent employment. It provides a good range of case studies from the authors own experiences and practices which the reader can benefit from and relate to. The book also discusses the importance of research in the development of educational theory and looks at ways in which the reader can research their own practice.It is a highly recommended book to help support student on PGCE courses

Ms Julie Tilstone, Education, Douglas Macmillan Hospice

User friendly - clear and concise. It gives straightforward explanation of the 2 awards available. It examines the development of a critically reflective teacher and the importance of research in the development of educational theory. A must to support PGCE students who are studying at M level.Mrs. Lorraine Dunn - Lecturer Douglas macmillan Hospice.

Ms Julie Tilstone, Education, Douglas Macmillan Hospice

this is an eay to read and v accessible book for the students - i have recommended at essential reading

Ms Roz Hornsby, School of Education & Training, Greenwich University