Publisher's Synopsis
This is a handbook for teachers and tutors of second-year pupils. The book is in two sections with the first section focusing on the function of pastoral care in the curriculum; the role of the tutor; key features of the second year; health education and the skills and resources which are required.;The second section provides practical, photocopiable material for use with the pupil, together with relevant teachers notes. Key topics include: setting targets, homework and study skills, self-assessment, decision making, personal relationships, and preparing for examinations. Health education topics include the major issues - alcohol, smoking and solvents.;With an emphasis on pupil activity, experiential learning and pupil co-operation, the book provides a framework for tutorial periods throughout the second year and puts them in the context of a whole school personal and social education programme.
