Teaching Today. A Practical Guide. Petty May 2026

Modern editions include wide margins for note-taking and specific tasks for readers to complete to test their understanding. Reader Consensus

by Geoff Petty is a cornerstone textbook for teacher training in the UK and internationally. Often described as a "bible" for new educators, it bridges the gap between complex educational theory and everyday classroom practice. Core Overview Teaching Today. A practical Guide. Petty

Written in "easy-to-understand chunks," making it a useful reference tool that practitioners can dip in and out of. Modern editions include wide margins for note-taking and

Advice on room layout and professional responsibilities. Key Features Teaching Today. A practical Guide. Petty

Petty focuses on "what works," integrating theories like differentiation and inclusion into concrete classroom scenarios.

Practical ways to monitor student progress and provide effective feedback.