Empower your secondary teaching journey with ‘Professional Issues in Secondary Teaching’. This essential guide delves into critical aspects of developing your teacher identity, enhancing your practice through research, and navigating contemporary challenges in education. Explore vital topics like curriculum development, classroom observation, critical reflection, and the nature of learning. Tailored for student teachers on postgraduate and employment-based routes, as well as early career educators, this book supports professional studies modules and offers insights to boost your teaching effectiveness. Discover how engaging with research can profoundly benefit your own practice and foster a successful career in secondary education. Essential reading from The Bookish Owl for aspiring and current secondary teachers.