The book also shines a spotlight on the role of the teacher and how he
or she can do the right things to get the absolute best from students.
Some of the best learning takes place when, rather than imposing on
young people a pre-determined curriculum, you find the stimulus that is
relevant and engaging for them and build from there. Then the curriculum
starts to emerge in a way that simply hooks students into learning
almost despite themselves. There is nothing for them to push against
('What's the point?!', 'This is boring..!') as they have helped shape
the direction of the lesson in a way that makes it real and useful to
them. All this without them even realising what is going on!
They have been 'lured into learning' and the process is shared with
teachers in this book, with examples as to how it can be done and how
the author has done it. Reading this book will support teachers in
developing ideas that motivate everybody in the classroom, from infants
to secondary and beyond.
Whether you're new to teaching or have vast experience you will find in
this book inspiration to raise achievement, improve behaviour and
enhance creativity in the classroom; and you will change the way you
approach lesson planning forever.
Shortlisted for the Education Resources Awards 2013, Secondary
Resource - non ICT category
Oops Book Launch, Waterstones, Sheffield, May 2012:
Photography by Jane Hewitt www.janehewittphotography.co.uk
