The Truth about Teaching: An evidence-informed guide for new teachers

by Greg Ashman

As a teacher, you are a magician. You conjure understanding where there was none.Drawing on years of experience teaching in a diverse range of schools and powered by a nuanced understanding of educational research, Greg Ashman presents the most vital ideas that you need to know in order to succeed in teaching. Find out how to avoid common mistakes and challenge some of the myths about what good teaching really is.Evidence-informed, the book explores major issues you will encounter in schools, including the science of learning, classroom management, explicit forms of teaching, why the use of phonics has been such a controversial issue and smart ways to evaluate the potential of technology in the classroom.If you are training to teach in primary or secondary education, or in the early stages of your teacher career, this book is for you.

Genres: Education, Teaching

200 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 28, 2018

About the author

Greg Ashman studied Natural Sciences (Physics) at Cambridge University before completing a teaching qualification at the Institute of Education in London. He worked in comprehensive schools in London for 13 years, the last two of those as Deputy Headteacher. In 2010, Greg moved to Australia with his young family. He now works as head of maths and head of research at an independent school in Victoria. He is also studying for a PhD in instructional design.

Reviews

[Jack Drake · Rating 5 out of 5]

Should be mandatory reading for all teaching courses. Much better info in here than much of my degree.

[Paula Siekman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found it a great book about teaching, it gives different insights on how to use certain materials, sources and lesson styles. Moreover, the different researches that have been used were great to understand.

I recommend it to future teachers.

[John Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear and well reasoned. Practical advice for teachers. Much to teach new and experienced teachers.