The Thinking School: Developing a dynamic learning community

A modern-day reflective guide to detail how school leaders can develop a unique and expansive learning environment for teachers. The book is a practical manual that includes examples of activities that can be promoted to develop informal and formal teacher learning activities. Atwal argues that in the very workplaces where the core business is 'learning', the quality of staff learning in schools is poor and underdeveloped - there is significant room for improvement. This book is essential reading for all those interested in driving improvement in education in schools and anyone who has cared about children's learning or teacher learning.

Dr Kulvarn Atwal has spent his entire career teaching and leading in East London schools, and is currently Executive Headteacher of two large primary schools. Kulvarn specialises in teacher professional learning. His doctoral thesis highlighted the factors that impact upon teacher engagement in professional learning activities, with a particular focus on action research. His research draws on theories of workplace learning to provide a practical model for schools. The model is designed to develop teacher learning activities that impact directly on pupil outcomes, and has been used to shape leadership practice across the UK and Europe.