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Tools for Teachers
If the sky was the limit, what would you do to become the best educator that you can be? In 2016 Ollie Lovell asked himself this same question, and concluded that asking the world’s foremost leaders in education what they would do would be a great place to start.
Full of insight and unapologetically practical, Tools for Teachers will help you to teach, lead and learn like the world’s best educators.
Full of insight and unapologetically practical, Tools for Teachers will help you to teach, lead and learn like the world’s best educators.
296 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2022
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November 3, 2024
This is the kind of book all graduates should read to refresh themselves on the important aspects of the profession before stepping into the classroom.
It was the leadership and education research evaluation chapters at the end of the book that solidified this as 5 stars for me. If all prins and APs took on board the evidence-based insights in here then schools would be in a much better place.
If I could sum it up my takeaway....if we cling too hard onto our beliefs in education everyone involved loses (especially the kids). My only lament is that Ollie has more experience in high schools....I think if he shifted to junior schools and helped cut through the politics within them (at such a crucial stage of learning) the positives would be even more marked.
It was the leadership and education research evaluation chapters at the end of the book that solidified this as 5 stars for me. If all prins and APs took on board the evidence-based insights in here then schools would be in a much better place.
If I could sum it up my takeaway....if we cling too hard onto our beliefs in education everyone involved loses (especially the kids). My only lament is that Ollie has more experience in high schools....I think if he shifted to junior schools and helped cut through the politics within them (at such a crucial stage of learning) the positives would be even more marked.
July 10, 2022
The author draws on his interviews with several well-known educators to produce what is, in effect, a toolbox of techniques in such areas as “explicit instruction”, behaviour management, leadership and evaluating educational research.
The book contains very clear explanations, and these are supplemented throughout by tables and diagrams. I have to say, though, that I found the suggested scripted introductions to a new class dire, and potentially risky because they would take too long. Also, the scripted explanations and instructions to the whole class seem pedestrian. Moreover, the author appears to accept Cognitive Load Theory as fact.
Still, as a hand-holding guide for the inexperienced teacher or new leader, the book contains some very useful suggestions, such as asking the students in a new class to complete a sheet telling you about themselves. There are also some apposite observations on school culture, motivation and curriculum. So overall a good investment.
The book contains very clear explanations, and these are supplemented throughout by tables and diagrams. I have to say, though, that I found the suggested scripted introductions to a new class dire, and potentially risky because they would take too long. Also, the scripted explanations and instructions to the whole class seem pedestrian. Moreover, the author appears to accept Cognitive Load Theory as fact.
Still, as a hand-holding guide for the inexperienced teacher or new leader, the book contains some very useful suggestions, such as asking the students in a new class to complete a sheet telling you about themselves. There are also some apposite observations on school culture, motivation and curriculum. So overall a good investment.
February 28, 2023
This was my work’s book club pick - and I am very aware that this title will have very little appeal outside of the teaching profession! However, it was brilliant. An incredibly practical toolkit for everything from planning a curriculum to honing behavior management to being an educational leader. I wish I had read this when I started teaching 7 years ago!
July 20, 2022
A very well written book that pulls together a wide range of educational research, connecting the dots in a logical and easy to read manner. Useful for both early career and experienced teachers, as well as school leaders.
June 28, 2022
A good read, some clearly outlined areas from well known researchers and academic types.
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