The (Practically) Perfect Teacher (Perfect series) - Hardcover

Beere MBA OBE, Jackie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1781351007 ISBN 13: 9781781351000

Publisher: Independent Thinking Press, 2014

Synopsis

The Perfect Teacher presents a pragmatic, practical guide to help you grow and flourish so that you can become the outstanding teacher who makes the difference between success and failure for the next generation. Expectations are high, time is short - prepare to be challenged and supported to be the best you can be. This book will inspire teachers to sustain their enthusiasm and passion for teaching. It demonstrates how to develop the habits of independent learning for all pupils and provides practical strategies to deliver outstanding learning that can be used and adapted for every age group or ability in all classrooms and includes developing pupils who respond to feedback and make good progress. The Perfect Teacher is vital reading for all teachers and school leaders who wish to make an impact on the learning and progress in their school. It is based on research (Hattie and Dweck) that shows the most important factor in the achievement of pupils is the mindset of the teacher - this book aims to grow that mindset. It shares great practice that works for all different types of teachers to deliver outstanding learning and engage all learners and champions children and teachers as learners but is also rooted in the latest Ofsted framework.

About this title

About the Author

Jackie Beere MBA OBE worked as a newspaper journalist before starting a career in teaching and school leadership. She was awarded the OBE in 2002 for developing innovative learning programmes. Since 2006 she has been offering training in the latest strategies for learning, developing emotionally intelligent leadership and growth mindsets. She is the author of several bestselling books on teaching, learning and coaching, as well as being a qualified Master Practitioner in NLP.

From the Back Cover

The Practically Perfect Teacher presents a pragmatic, practical guide to help you grow and flourish so that you can become the outstanding teacher who makes the difference between success and failure for the next generation. Expectations are high, time is short ? prepare to be challenged and supported to be the best you can be.

?Jackie has produced an engaging book, full of a passionate belief in the
satisfaction to be gained from the professional job of teaching. It oozes with
sense, techniques to try and the joy of seeing young people learning.
Mick Waters, Professor of Education, Wolverhampton University

?In an ever-changing educational context, The Practically Perfect Teacher passionately inspires and energises by explicitly highlighting the key habits of an effective teacher.
Haroon Asghar, Deputy Head Teacher, Brookhouse Community Primary School

?This is a book for anyone involved in education; although many of the
examples have a school context, the principles apply to all those tasked with
developing understanding and knowledge in others.
Dr Glenn Jenkins, Lecturer, University of Wales Trinity Saint David:Swansea Metropolitan

?Packed with honest, down-to-earth ways we can all make the learning journey of young people more worthwhile and memorable.
Beverley Dandy, Head Teacher, Outwoods Primary School

Jackie Beere, the editor of the bestselling Perfect series, is a consultant trainer and School Improvement Partner, having been Head Teacher at Campion
School, Northants. She spent three years as an Advanced Skills Teacher
leading and implementing innovative teaching and learning initiatives. Jackie
has been awarded an OBE for her services to education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independent Thinking Press
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1781351007
• ISBN 13: 9781781351000
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240