Product reviews for Independent Thinking on Teaching and Learning

In this excellent addition to the Independent Thinking On -¦ series, Jackie Beere, from her extensive practical experience in classrooms, has produced a thought-provoking text focusing on issues that impact upon learning and performance. Throughout the book Jackie demonstrates an infectious enthusiasm for teaching, building rapport, challenging and encouraging learners through setting high expectations, and showing a caring attitude - which she describes as -˜loving your pupils'. 

Readers, in particular those in training or new to the profession of teaching, will find the tips on the use of language to develop mindset and promote resilience - based on the ideas of Carol Dweck - very useful. The overview of -˜catching them being good' is a good one to follow. 



Overall, this is a very informative and easy-to-read book that demonstrates a wide range of strategies, practical skills and tactics, used over many years by the author, which have resulted in her -˜loving the job, loving the kids and never giving up trying to make a difference'.