The Teaching Delusion: Why teaching in our classrooms and schools isn't good enough (and how we can make it better): Why Teaching in our Schools isn't Good Enough

by Bruce Robertson

Schools are filled with great teachers, but is great teaching taking place in every classroom, in every school? Bruce Robertson doesn't believe it is. Why not? This book argues that there are two reasons. Firstly, because there isn't a shared understanding of what makes great teaching. Secondly, because schools haven't developed the strong professional learning culture necessary to drive the development of great teaching in every classroom. Through discussion of key messages from educational research, and drawing on a track-record of success, this book explores how these barriers can be addressed, leading to transformations in teaching practice across classrooms and schools.

Genres: Education

348 pages, Paperback

Published February 4, 2020

Reviews

[Colin Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fantastic, practical, easy to read book for teachers and members of SLT alike. Recommended for anyone in the profession. There’s so many small, practical changes you can make to improve your practice.

[Clare Pirie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. Everyone involved in teaching should read this.

[IAN YULE · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are two things which make this book an exceptional read. The first is the huge of amount of professional reading which underpins the book. This writer knows his stuff. The second (and there is universal acclaim on this point) is the clarity of the thinking and the user-friendly writing. The premise of the book is that some students are short-changed on their educational experience because their teachers are deluded by some educationalists into thinking their teaching is ‘good’ when actually it may not be good at all. Bruce writes to level up high quality education for all by stripping away a ‘skills’ driven education in favour of a ‘knowledge’ driven curriculum. His clarity is found in how to do this and how to successfully measure it. The toolkit is there. This is a must read for all educators who want our classrooms to be the best they can be. Highly recommended.

[J O · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book! A must read for any teacher or headteacher. It's incredibly well informed and very well written. More than this, it's very practical and full of inspirational messages. Highly recommended.

[Derek Huffman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book and it had an immediate, measurable effect on my classroom.

Bruce Robertson communicates very practical ideas in a way that makes them easy to pick up and try out. His way of cutting through all the red tape associated with education right now is refreshing.

[Emma Swan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. Lots of practical advice for teachers, written with clarity by an author who seems to really know what they’re talking about. Covers all the basics of good learning and teaching and is a good reminder of the little things that make a big difference. Lessons can always be better.

[Andrew Hay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy read, collating many current and relevant educational books. Presenting practical applications in schools.

[Kelly Fairbairn · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent distillation of what research tells us really works in the classroom. The book is full of practical strategies that you can use straight away. It’s clear, concise and instantly useful.