Developing Thinking; Developing Learning

"This highly informative book provides a comprehensive guide to the teaching of thinking skills in primary and secondary education." Learning and Teaching Update
 It is now recognised that thinking skills, such as problem-solving, analysis, synthesis, creativity and evaluation, can be nurtured and developed, and education professionals can play a significant role in shaping the way that children learn and think. As a result, schools are being encouraged to make greater use of thinking skills in lessons and the general emphasis on cognition has developed considerably. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to thinking skills in education and provides detailed guidance on how teachers can support cognitive development in their classrooms.
 Developing Thinking; Developing Learning discusses how thinking programmes, learning activities and teachers’ pedagogy in the classroom can fundamentally affect the nature of pupils’ thinking, and considers the effects of the learning environment created by peers and teachers. It compares the nature, design and outcomes of established thinking programmes used in schools and also offers practical advice for teachers wishing to develop different kinds of thinking capabilities.
 This is an indispensable guide to thinking skills in schools today, and is key reading for education studies students, teachers and trainee teachers, and educational psychologists.

Education & Teaching

McGregor, Debra

Schools & Teaching

Open University Press

Developing Reflective Practice

Cartwright, Lesley

The key purpose of school leadership is to improve learning. What Works in School Leadership? examines research evidence and leadership models that focus on learning and provides resources that will help readers to understand their school's culture and develop strategies to change and improve their schools. It introduces and explains contemporary research, leadership theories and real-world examples to identify what works (and doesn't work) in school leadership.Recognising that leadership occurs at all levels in schools, this book addresses factors that underpin successful distributed, middle and team leadership. Chapters identify how leaders can effectively recruit, retain and motivate their staff, as well as the ways in which professional development can be supported. Key aspects of inclusive leadership that address diversity and equity are considered in depth.Each school is unique and there is no magic formula that will guarantee instant results in every school; with this in mind, What Works in School Leadership? provides readers with a range of research evidence and resources to enable them to select strategies that will create a positive learning environment for staff and pupils at their own school.This is essential reading for school leaders, those aspiring to leadership and anyone studying or researching school leadership.

What Works in School Leadership?: Making Evidence-Informed Choices

Arthur, Linet

Routledge

Dramatic Science: Inspired ideas for teaching science using drama ages 5–11

Dramatic Science is an invaluable tool for any teachers and primary science leaders who have classes of 5 – 10 year olds. It provides the busy professional with a range of tried and tested techniques to use drama as a support and aid to the teaching of science to young children.  The techniques within this book offer innovative and creative strategies for teaching a challenging area of the curriculum and broadening teachers’ own scientific knowledge and understanding. All the strategies in this book have been shown to work effectively in a range of primary schools. The approaches described offer an inclusive and participatory way to teach science and the authors provide a pedagogical commentary on the ways that teachers have tried the techniques and how they have worked best. Reflective discussion on the strategies will include discussion about how the children have responded to these strategies and how the drama experiences have impacted on their learning. This invaluable resource:-    Supports working and thinking scientifically   Develops critical and creative thinking    Scaffolds creative learning    Broadens teachers’ scientific knowledge and understanding    Enhances children’s understanding of science   Provides guidance on active and participatory learning    Can engage children and teachers at a variety of levels    Links science to real life    Heightens children’s application of science to different situations    Develops problem solving and enquiry skills    Enhances and extends speaking and listening skills   Any teachers wishing to hone their practice to motivate children and improve their science learning and attainment will find this an invaluable resource. It will also be useful for science leaders, specialist teachers and other professionals who are involved in supporting schools to improve the quality of learning in science and other subjects, trainee teachers and NQTs interested in developing creative learning in their classrooms.

Dramatic Science

Theories of Learning: Tools for thinking about practice

To be a successful teacher, or student of education, it is crucial to acknowledge the learning process. This book explains major learning theories, how they have developed, what beliefs and evidence they have been based upon and what they mean for teachers&#8242; practice. Key areas considered include: <ul> <li>How different theories, including behaviourism, constructivism, cognitivism and social culturalism, offer alternate perspectives about learning;</li> <li>Detailed case studies, in a range of school contexts, show how theoretical considerations play out in real situations;</li> <li>How a deeper understanding of learning theory can enhance your professional teacher knowledge and practice.</li> </ul> The book also includes a range of practical tasks and questions for consideration to encourage deeper reflection about teaching and learning processes.This is essential reading for anyone training to teach in primary and secondary education, Education Studies students, and teachers seeking to refresh their knowledge and understanding of different perspectives of learning.Debra McGregor&nbsp;is Professor in Education at Oxford Brookes University.

Sage Publications Ltd.

In order to be a successful teacher you will need a clear understanding of the different ways in which children learn. Closely examining the learning process, and demonstrating how different theories support different teaching approaches, this book explores major theories of learning, recent research on the nature of the brain, and how they can be applied in the classroom.   Seamlessly balancing theory with the practical implications of different schools of thought, the authors accessibly present challenging ideas including:  " how you can influence learning and the development of understanding through your teaching; " how different perspectives contribute to how we understand learning and the challenges raised by new ideas; " applying learning theory to assessment in order to evaluate current practices; " rich descriptions of learning in a range of contexts across age ranges using case studies, tasks, reflective questions and commentaries.   This is essential reading for students on primary and secondary initial teacher education courses, students on undergraduate Education Studies degrees and for teachers wanting to update their understanding.   Debra McGregor is Professor in Education at Oxford Brookes University.  Patricia Murphy is Professor of Education at The Open University.

Politics & Social Sciences

Sociology

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Developing Thinking; Developing Learning

Developing Thinking; Developing Learning

Developing Reflective Practice

What Works in School Leadership?: Making Evidence-Informed Choices

What Works in School Leadership?: Making Evidence-Informed Choices

Dramatic Science

Theories of Learning: Tools for thinking about practice

Theories of Learning: Tools for thinking about practice