High Performers: The Secrets of Successful Schools - Softcover

Alistair Smith

 
9781845906870: High Performers: The Secrets of Successful Schools

Synopsis

What makes twenty of the top performing state schools so successful? Alistair Smith visited them to find out. He asked the same questions in each school and in this book he shares his findings with us. High Performers is a practical how to guide, packed with tips and drawing on original research. For school leaders and classroom practitioners, it gives sound evidence-based guidance on what some of the best schools have done to succeed on the learning journey. It focuses on: Core purpose; Student outcomes; Learner engagement; Classroom teaching; Roles and responsibilities; Professional development; Managing data; The school as a community. High Performers is short-listed in the Education Resources Awards 2012 - Secondary non ICT category.

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About the Author

Alistair Smith is an internationally known consultant, author and trainer. He has spoken to tens of thousands of teachers across the world and has written a number of books including: `The Brain`s Behind It: New Knowledge about the Brain and Learning`, `Help Your Child to Succeed: The Essential Guide for Parents` and `Accelerated Learning: A User s Guide`. He is the designated learning consultant to the Football Association. He is also the author of `Learning to Learn in Practice` ISBN 978-184590287-2

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