Learning to Learn in Practice : The L2 Approach

Lovatt, Mark, Smith, Alistair, Turner, John

ISBN 10: 1845902874 / ISBN 13: 9781845902872

Published by Crown House Publishing LLC, 2010

About this Item

Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning to Learn in Practice : The L2 Approach
• Publisher: Crown House Publishing LLC
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845902874
• ISBN 13: 9781845902872
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 2.039 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

Bestselling author Alistair Smith brings you the definitive learning to learn resource book for all schools, whether already running a learning to learn programme, considering implementing one or just interested in the benefits of creating truly motivated independent learners. This detailed re-evaluation introduces 12 essentials of learning to learn and explains their impact for students, schools, teachers and parents. Packed with easy to apply common sense ideas and guidance, Learning to Learn in Practice: Shows you how to develop a learning to learn approach across your school Provides guidance at classroom, school and community level Shows how to involve parents Gives case studies from schools at different stages of the journey Gives guidance on embracing Web 2.0 technologies Explains what works and what doesn t Move away from teacher dependence towards learner independence and prepare your students for the challenges of the 21st Century

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. Mark Lovatt is Deputy Head Teacher of Cramlington Learning Village, a school described as the best in the UK for combining learning approaches with ICT . Mark is the co-originator of L2 the Learning to Learn approach and co-author of Accelerated Learning: A Users Guide. John Turner is an experienced Assistant Head Teacher with specialised knowledge in teaching thinking skills and in CPD for teachers. John now manages a national learning to learn support network.