50 Quick Ways to Support Less-Able Learners

by Mike Gershon

How do we support the less-able learners we work with? What can we do to help them bridge the gap, developing better knowledge and understanding and making excellent progress as a result? And how can we make sure we differentiate effectively, so as to meet the needs of these learners in every lesson we teach? In this book, bestselling author and trainer Mike Gershon presents 50 classroom-ready strategies, activities and techniques you can use to give your less-able learners the best learning experience possible. Every idea can be applied across the age groups and the curriculum. Each entry is carefully explained and the book is packed with illustrative examples. In short, there's everything here you need to support your less-able learners and to help them grow, develop and thrive in your lessons. All of which makes this a must-read book for any teacher who wants to go that bit further in supporting their less-able learners. With fifty different ideas at your fingertips, you'll have a ready-made toolkit to use in your planning, teaching and assessment, ensuring you're fully equipped to do the very best possible for every student you teach.

81 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 20, 2016

About the author

Mike Gershon is an expert educationalist whose knowledge of teaching and learning extends across the age ranges and the curriculum. His online teaching tools have been viewed and downloaded more than 2.6 million times by teachers in over 180 countries and territories. They include the now famous Starter Generator, Plenary Producer and AFL Toolkit, all available at www.mikegershon.com.

He is the author of 21 books on teaching and learning, including numerous bestsellers. All of Mike's work is closely focused on the practicalities of pedagogy; teachers across the world return to his toolkits and writing because of their relevance to the classroom and the immediacy with which the ideas can be implemented.

He is also the author of 8 books on thinking and work skills - the Gershon Business Essentials series. In these books, Mike brings his knowledge of business and thinking to bear on different aspects of working life such as time management, how to think creatively and how to deliver outstanding presentations.

Mike writes on teaching and learning for the Times Educational Supplement, trains teachers around the UK, acts as an educational consultant for various organisations and continues to teach at secondary level.

Reviews

[Anna Morris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Succinct and easy to use

Great little book providing some great gems to implement within the class room. Although a lot of this information can be found in other books, the short snappy tips makes easy read for busy teachers!