Transforming Learning and Teaching
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Barbara MacGilchrist author Margaret Buttress author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc
Published:18th Nov '04
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£139.00(9781412900553)
A transformative journey of primary schools enhancing learning and teaching, showcasing practical strategies and significant improvements in student engagement and motivation.
In Transforming Learning and Teaching, a compelling narrative unfolds as a group of primary schools embarks on a journey of educational transformation. The authors detail how these schools implemented practical strategies that not only enhanced the learning experiences of children but also fostered professional growth among teachers. Through a focus on developing learning and thinking skills, the schools witnessed significant improvements in student motivation, behavior, and overall engagement in the learning process.
The book emphasizes the importance of an inclusive education and a broad curriculum, challenging the prevailing focus on standardized testing and league tables. By committing to these principles, the schools created an environment where confidence and self-esteem flourished, enabling students to become lifelong learners. The authors share valuable insights and lessons learned from their action research project, highlighting the collaborative efforts of educators, support staff, and school leaders.
Transforming Learning and Teaching serves as a vital resource for school leaders, practicing teachers, and those involved in educational improvement. It offers guidance not only for enhancing classroom learning but also for fostering a culture of continuous growth and development within schools. With its rigorous yet accessible approach, this book is a must-read for anyone dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the field of education.
`Transforming Learning and Teaching is well worth reading. The story of five schools acting together to improve what they do is a heroic and admirable one, especially in the present climate. The pressure to comply with prevailing orthodoxy, rather than devise orginal treatments, has been too strong for many to act with the same courage and insight as the five Redbridge schools, but it can be done with enthusiasm and integrity, as these teachers, heads and pupils show′ - Ted Wragg, The Times Educational Supplement
`This is a fascinating study that deserves a wide readership′ - Headteacher Update
`Rigorous, realistic, accessible and eye-opening - this book ought to be at the well-thumbed heart of any primary school where building children′s "learning power" is a genuine priority′ - Guy Claxton, Professor of the Learning Sciences, University of Bristol
′For school practitioners, this book has much to commend it. It presents a convincing picture of the challenges which face any new initiative, and of the improvement which resulted in pupils′ learning.′ - Janet A. Harvey, University of Gloucetrshire, UK
ISBN: 9781412900560
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 370g
208 pages