High Performers: The Secrets of Successful Schools - Softcover

Alistair Smith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184590687X ISBN 13: 9781845906870

Publisher: Crown House Pub Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

Alistair Smith has been describes as the UK's leading trainer in modern learning methods, and has identified and visited the top performing schools in the UK to find out what makes them so successful. This timely book is aimed at decision makers in schools worldwide and gives sound, evidence-based guidance on how to embark on the learning journey and where to head once the journey has begun. For classroom practitioners there is also a great deal of practical guidance focusing on: Core Purpse; Outcomes; Independent Learning; Classroom Learning; Curriculum; Professional Development; and the School as a Community; and Parents and Caregivers. That being said, this is not intended to be a book of tips, but rather it is a sound 'how to' guide based on the findings of a detailed study of the best schools and how they have achieved their success.

About this title

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.

Review:

Firmly based in current practice, this book is both a reference work and a source of inspiration. It is challenging and practical and will be of real value to leadership teams planning their way forward. --John West-burnham, Professor of Educational Leadership, St. Mary's University College

I have never read a school improvement book like this. almost every page has some small vivid, persuasive and compelling example of good practice drawn from the classroom or the department or the leadership team itself. It is written at a time when money is going to be tight but ideally every teacher should have their own copy...and would be money well spent by all schools. --Sir Tim Brighouse, Visiting Professor at the Institute of Education

Packing with practical ideas and suggestions that will appeal greatly to school leaders, classroom practitioners, members of the school community and all those who work and advise on school improvement. --Professor David Woods, CBE, Child Advisor for London Schools and Principle National Challenge Advisorr

I have never read a school improvement book like this. almost every page has some small vivid, persuasive and compelling example of good practice drawn from the classroom or the department or the leadership team itself. It is written at a time when money is going to be tight but ideally every teacher should have their own copy...and would be money well spent by all schools. --Sir Tim Brighouse, Visiting Professor at the Institute of Education

Packing with practical ideas and suggestions that will appeal greatly to school leaders, classroom practitioners, members of the school community and all those who work and advise on school improvement. --Professor David Woods, CBE, Child Advisor for London Schools and Principle National Challenge Advisorr

About this edition

• Publisher: Crown House Pub Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 184590687X
• ISBN 13: 9781845906870
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 222