Description: Find out how to avoid common mistakes and challenge some of the myths about what good teaching really is.
Brief description: Greg Ashman grew up in the UK. In 1997, after studying Natural Sciences at Cambridge, he began training as a teacher at the Institute of Education in London. He went on to teach in three London comprehensive schools and took on roles including Head of Science, Assistant Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher. In 2010, he moved to Ballarat, Australia, with his young family. Since then, he has worked as Head of Mathematics at Ballarat Clarendon College. During this time, he has developed an interest in education research and is currently undertaking a PhD in Instructional Design, as well as taking on the role of Deputy Principal at Clarendon.
Review Quotes: Greg Ashman has written a superb book which is accessible to trainee teachers and thought provoking for experienced teachers. It is refreshing to read a book written by a practicing teacher. After 23 years of teaching, I realise that I have spent too much of my time investigating my energy into the latest fads in education, often as a result from a diktat from someone who have never taught in a classroom. This book cuts right to the core of what is important, how to teach effectively and efficiently. Greg manages to show the importance of linking many key aspects of teaching such as behaviour management and motivating learners with lesson planning and assessment whilst demonstrating through evidence and clear examples, which methods bring about the best outcomes for the students in our care. As the lead teacher for teaching and learning in my school and a key partner in a local initial teacher training provider, I will certainly be adding Greg's book to my list of recommended reading.
Dr. Jo Rowley (Deputy Head, Walton High School, Stafford and Chair of the OAKS secondary teacher training programme)--Mr Rob Tweats (9/5/2018 12:00:00 AM)