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The Teaching Delusion 2: Teaching Strikes Back
£14.30
Whisper it quietly: a lot of time is being wasted in a lot of schools. Actually, why are we whispering? What we should really be doing is calling this out – loudly! The job of schools is too important for us to be keeping quiet. Schools are in the ‘transforming lives’ business. There is no time to waste! In The Teaching Delusion: Why Teaching In Our Schools Isn’t Good Enough (And How We Can Make It Better), Bruce Robertson explored ‘delusions’ that are holding our schools back. In this sequel, The Teaching Delusion 2: Teaching Strikes Back, he digs deeper into three areas: curriculum, pedagogy and leadership. In doing so, he tackles the issue of time-wasting head-on. By calling out specific delusions in each area, Robertson suggests strategies for dismantling these and offers a clear roadmap forward. Backed by a depth of research and a breadth of experience, The Teaching Delusion 2: Teaching Strikes Back will give teachers and school leaders the supportive shake-up they need, helping them to abandon practices that aren’t making the difference they should be, and to focus on the things that will really make the biggest difference to students in our schools.
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Additional information
| Publisher | John Catt Educational Ltd (24 Sept. 2021) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 160 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 191362269X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1913622695 |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| Dimensions | 14.8 x 1.2 x 20.8 cm |
by F R.
Few things matter more than the quality of our education system. For all those brilliant teachers out there this book will inspire and make you think.
by Ian Yule
Many will argue that good teaching has never gone away. There have always been great teachers and great teaching can often be found in schools. Robertson doesn’t deny this: his point is that teachers, departments, schools and yes even local authorities can still implement a number of strategies in order to re-energise and refocus our schools on first class teaching and learning. He explores sometimes with ruthless forensic precision a number of educational delusions which disguise second rate practices and calls them out for what they are. However the strategies for recovery are also outlined with equal clarity. If read widely this book could become essential reading for a teaching generation. If my generation has let things slide – you can decide for yourself whether we have or haven’t – then perhaps the current generation could pick this book up, read it and discuss it, and get off the slide.
by Mr PJ Macklin
This book will challenge your thinking. Personally chapter 6 brought about the most professional discussion I had with my fellow DHT. You have to read this book.
by Darren Leslie
Bruce is an excellent writer and speaker and in this edition of The Teaching Delusion trilogy Bruce shares his thinking on curriculum and pedagogy. His thoughts on Curriculum and the argument for knowledge rich, skills based and experiences infused curriculum is extremely powerful. Bruce also dissects some key pedagogical delusions that exist in our schooling system and shares research and practice informed thinking that will challenge any teachers beliefs. I nodded furiously throughout this book and explored it for my podcast. Everything Bruce does is brilliant and the impact he is having on students, teachers and the education system is profound. A must read.
by karen williams
This book covers all aspects of curriculum design, knowledge and skills. It is so helpful for those staff in Wales trying to ensure the best for learners when designing the Curriculum for Wales. An invaluable resource.
by Kelly Fairbairn
This book is the clearest and most honest look at Scottish education I have read. Bruce’s Thinking on curriculum, In particular, is an absolute must read for all of us, particularly as we enter this time of change in our education system.
by COLIN MCGILL
Bruce Robertson has a habit of writing books I wish had been written years ago. This book would have made me both a better teacher and a better faculty head. If you’re interested in improving your practice, your department or your school then give this book a read. I particularly found the section on Curriculum really helpful for clarifying my thinking in this area.
by Derek Ek Huffman
This is an unflinching, honest appraisal of the current state of education, with some clear guidance on how to turn things around. It helps put into focus the things that are important, and equally, the things that aren’t.