Product reviews for Improving Classroom Performance

How to avoidbruised knee syndrome, harness the latest technologies and appeal to teachers in all stages of their career” its all here. The authors are practising teachers and can claim to have led training for over 10,000 teachers, ours included. In Part 1 they lead the reader through six key principles of effective teaching and learning. Part 2,At the Chalkface, alone would transform the classroom climate of any teacher in their early years in the profession.

The largest part of the book is the comprehensibleTools of the Trade. Forty-five practical strategies are offered to chunk learning into twenty minutes of challenge and engagement. These applications are differentiated, demonstrate progress and would doubtless satisfy an Ofsted inspector. Other suggested approaches would stimulate interest and enthusiasm for students for longer periods of learning, such as double lessons on wet and windy afternoons.

The structure of the book is user-friendly for beginning teachers as well as more experienced professionals who want to take a fresh look at their practice. The creative and imaginative tips are accompanied by clear illustrations and practical examples from different areas of the curriculum. In addition it is an ideal resource for staff professional learning sessions.

Improving Classroom Performance: Practical Applications for Effective Teaching and Learning does what it says on the tin. All school departments should have a copy.