John T Morris BA(Hons),MEd,MPhil,CertEd, Director JTM Educational Consultants
Well done Hywel. This an excellent book on engaging and promoting enjoyment and success in learning, at all levels. Evidence from Ofsted and Estyn teams clearly points to high levels of under achievement of pupils and students particularly in literacy skills. With the increasing emphasis on teaching that inspires, challenges and engages pupils/ students, this book is a must for all staffrooms. Whilst reading the text I wanted to develop a conversation with Hywel about his experiences with teachers who switch off enthusiasm in their pupils and detract from the work of other staff, similar to the IT teacher he describes on page 113 in the text. Hywel demonstrates the skills of an engaging personality who makes learning interesting and challenges students to broaden their curiosity and engagement.