The Preliminary Teaching Test
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Table of Contents:
Contents Foreword ix Acknowledgements x Introduction xi SECTION ONE TEACHING 1 C H A P T E R 1 The Psychology of Teaching 3 Requirements of a Teacher 3 The Qualities of a Teacher 5 Methods of Teaching 6 Teaching Tips 8 C H A P T E R 2 Lessons 11 Aims of Lessons 11 Types of Lessons 12 Teaching Environment 16 The Lecture Room 19 Teaching Tips 20 C H A P T E R 3 Lesson Structure 21 Lesson Preparation 21 Lesson Structure 21 Stable Management Lectures 24 Hacking 26 Teaching Tips 31 C H A P T E R 4 Beginner Lessons 33 The Beginner 33 The First Lesson 34 Second Lesson 38 Third Lesson 38 Progression 40 Teaching Tips 43 C H A P T E R 5 Children's Lessons 45 Qualities for Teaching Children 45 Lesson Format 48 Progression 51 Lead Rein Group Lesson 51 Lead Rein Instructional Hack 52 Teaching Tips 52 C H A P T E R 6 Group Lessons 55 Aims of the Group Lesson 55 Types of Group Lessons 56 Teaching the Group 57 Teaching Tips 63 C H A P T E R 7 Lunge Lessons 65 Aims of the Lunge Lesson 65 Lungeing the Horse 67 The Lesson 70 Teaching on the Lunge 73 Teaching Tips 73 C H A P T E R 8 Teaching Flatwork 75 Flatwork 75 Faults, Causes and Corrections 77 Teaching Tips 86 C H A P T E R 9 Teaching Jumping 87 The Balanced Jumping Seat 87 Introducing Jumping 91 Teaching the Jumping Seat 92 The Stages of the Jump 94 Progression 95 Teaching Tips 97 C H A P T E R 10 Jumping Lessons 99 Aims of Jumping 99 Lesson Structure 101 Related Distances 104 Courses 108 Teaching Tips 109 C H A P T E R 11 Exercises 111 Aims of Exercises 111 Working without Stirrups 117 Children's Exercises and Games 118 Considerations 119 Teaching Tips 120 C H A P T E R 12 Ground Poles 121 Ground Poles 121 Method of Using Poles 123 Teaching with Ground Poles 125 Introduction to Jumping 128 Other Training Aids 128 Teaching Tips 130 C H A P T E R 13 School Figures 131 The Aids 131 Co-ordination of the Aids 132 The Half-Halt 133 Transitions 133 School Figures 135 Accuracy of School Figures 138 Teaching Tips 145 C H A P T E R 14 School Movements 147 Leg yield 149 Teaching Tips 153 C H A P T E R 15 Equestrian Terms 155 The Horse 155 Teaching Tips 162 C H A P T E R 16 Horses 163 Horse Management 163 Teaching Tips 169 SECTION TWO THE PRELIMINARY TEACHING TEST 171 C H A P T E R 17 General Information 173 The Syllabus 173 General Preparation 174 BHS Examination Structure 175 C H A P T E R 18 Theory 177 General Business Management 177 Testing Ability 185 Office Management 187 Written Section 189 Completing the Written Test 192 Test Tips 192 C H A P T E R 19 Group Lesson: Preparation 195 Preparation of Group Lesson 195 Introduction 196 Assessment Plan 196 Ground Plans 199 Designing the Ground Plan 205 Lesson Cards 206 General Practice 207 Test Tips 208 C H A P T E R 20 Group Lesson: Practical 211 Test Format 211 Lesson Content 219 Test Tips 221 C H A P T E R 21 The Lecturette 223 Test Format 223 General Preparation 223 Lecturette Cards 228 Presentation of the Lecturette 231 Test Tips 233 C H A P T E R 22 The Lunge Lesson 235 Test Format 235 General Preparation 236 Lunge Lesson Structure 236 Presentation 242 Eye Contact 243 Test Tips 243 C H A P T E R 23 The Lead Rein Lesson 245 Test Format 245 General Preparation 246 Lead Rein Lesson Structure 246 Test Tips 253 C H A P T E R 24 Sports Psychology and Child Protection 255 Sports Psychology 255 Assessment and Adaptability 257 Achievement 258 Success and Failure 259 Good and Bad Practice in Teaching 260 Child Protection 261 Teaching Children 263 Test Tips 264 C H A P T E R 25 Safety 265 Prevention of Accidents 265 Conscious Casualty 271 Accident Report Book 272 Personal Safety 273 Test Tips 274 C H A P T E R 26 Test Information 277 Training Preparation 277 The Test Day 279 Test Tips 280 A P P E N D I X Recommended Lectures and Practical Sessions 283 Index 287

About the Author :
Hazel Reed is a BHS Assistant Instructor who is now studying for her Stage IV exam. Through the years Hazel has worked at various riding establishments in the various equestrian disciplines. She has competed in Cross-country events and is now enjoying success with her beautiful dressage horse Eeyore II (see 'One of the Queen's Horses' by Hazel). Hazel is also a successful freelance writer for magazines and newspapers.

Review :
Fiona Jones from Camberley, Surrey Thank goodness I had this book before I entered my Test! I would never have managed the PTT without it!


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780952585947
  • Publisher: Nova Publications
  • Publisher Imprint: Nova Publications
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • Spine Width: 15 mm
  • Width: 187 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0952585944
  • Publisher Date: /12/2003
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 233 mm
  • Weight: 250 gr


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