Creating an Accelerated Learning School

Wise, Derek/ Lovatt, Mark

ISBN 10: 1855390744 / ISBN 13: 9781855390744

Published by Intl Specialized Book Service Inc, 2001

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176 pages. 11.70x8.36x0.43 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Creating an Accelerated Learning School
• Publisher: Intl Specialized Book Service Inc
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1855390744
• ISBN 13: 9781855390744
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

This book describes how an ordinary high school set about incorporating accelerated learning into its teaching practices and policies. Headteacher Derek Wise provides a macro view of the process, discussing the changes made across the whole school. Head of Science, Mark Lovatt, provides a micro view, looking at ways to use accelerated learning in the classroom.

Their experiences provide useful reading for any school wishing to improve the learning quality of its students. Several case studies are included to show how accelerated learning techniques can be applied to different subjects.

This book describes how an ordinary high school set about incorporating accelerated learning into its teaching practices and policies. Headteacher Derek Wise provides a macro view of the process, discussing the changes made across the whole school. Head of Science, Mark Lovatt, provides a micro view, looking at ways to use accelerated learning in the classroom.

Their experiences provide useful reading for any school wishing to improve the learning quality of its students. Several case studies are included to show how accelerated learning techniques can be applied to different subjects.

About the Author

Mark Lovatt is Head of Science and Learning Co-ordinator at Cramlington Community High School in Northumberland, England. He has spent considerable time and energy researching, adapting and applying the ideas of accelerated learning to his subject. Mark's energy and enthusiasm is evident from the plaudits his training events receive.