Accelerated Learning in the Classroom: No. 1 (School Effectiveness S.) - Softcover

Smith, Alistair

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855390345 ISBN 13: 9781855390348

Publisher: Network Educational Press Ltd, 1996

Synopsis

This is the first book in the UK to apply Accelerated Learning to classrooms: Based on new knowledge about how we learn. Turns theory into classroom practice Focuses on how learners learn. Applies to all learners. What the book covers: How to make greater use of the brain: how to use strategies to improve whole brain learning. Learn how the brain works in learning. Multiple intelligences: if pupils use their various intelligences to access and process information, the pace of learning can be increased and understanding deepened. Learning environment and self-esteem: how teachers can create a learning environment which promotes achievement. Using the BASIS model of self-esteem, it shows how to build and maintain self-esteem and a belief in success. Action points for your classroom: practical ways in which teachers can apply these theories to their own classrooms. Raising pupil motivation and achievement: strategies for helping learners fulfil their potential. The School Effectiveness Series Accelerated Learning in the Classroom is the first title in a new series of books which focus on practical and useful ideas for individual schools and teachers. The series addresses the issues of whole school improvement and new knowledge about teaching and learning and offers straightforward solutions which teachers can use to make life more rewarding for themselves and those they teach.

About this title

About the Author

Alistair Smith has been a teacher, advisory teacher and member of the Advisory Service. An entertaining and engaging author, he is highly regarded for his ability to relate perspectives on learning to the practice of real classrooms.

From the Back Cover

This is the first book in the UK to apply Accelerated Learning to classrooms:

Based on new knowledge about how we learn.

Turns theory ih promotes achievement. Using the BASIS model of self-esteem, it shows how to build and maintain self-esteem and a belief in success. Action points for your classroom: practical ways in which teachers can apply these theories to their own classrooms.

Raising pupil motivation and achievement: strategies for helping learners fulfil their potential.

The School Effectiveness Series

Accelerated Learning in the Classroom is the first title in a new series of books which focus on practical and useful ideas for individual schools and teachers.

The series addresses the issues of whole school improvement and new knowledge about teaching and learning and offers straightforward solutions which teachers can use to make life more rewarding for themselves and those they teach.

Edition details

• Publisher: Network Educational Press Ltd
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1855390345
• ISBN 13: 9781855390348
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Shenton Oliver, Rice Joe
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 200
• Editor: Peach Sara, Brighouse Tim