Learning for Teaching: Teaching for learning 3E gives a practical introduction to the roles, responsibilities and essential tasks of teachers. Easy to read, concise chapters examine the basics of how to plan, prepare and teach using a range of teaching and learning strategies. It presents topics such as standards, professionalism, lesson planning, teaching and learning strategies, assessment and evaluation, and promoting positive behaviour, all with a get-up-and-running focus. Activities in all chapters promote reflection and help readers practice their skills. Suitable for beginning teachers in early childhood, primary and secondary teaching programs, it encourages readers to develop their professional 'personality', knowledge and skills in order to make a difference as educators.