Kirjahaku

Relearning to Teach challenges the seemingly complex teaching profession and the various initiatives, strategies and ideas that are regularly suggested. It explores how teaching methods are used without a clear understanding of why, which leads to ineffective teaching that is believed to work – but ultimately doesn’t. Cutting through the clutter of conventional teacher guidance, David Fawcett tackles myths head on, sharing the latest research and explaining how this will look translated to a classroom environment.The book breaks down the complexities of teaching into manageable chunks and offers practical advice on how to take charge of your own CPD to become a more reflective and successful practitioner. Focusing on what’s most relevant and helpful to build effective teaching practice and self-improvement it raises key questions such as:• Is lesson planning just a box ticking exercise?• Why do students remember in lessons, but forget in tests?• Is asking more questions beneficial?• Is feedback actually worth it?Relearning to Teach is a must read for all teachers looking to pinpoint the why of teaching methods and to gain an understanding of the reasons why various pedagogies are used within the classroom.

Relearning to Teach challenges the seemingly complex teaching profession and the various initiatives, strategies and ideas that are regularly suggested. It explores how teaching methods are used without a clear understanding of why, which leads to ineffective teaching that is believed to work – but ultimately doesn’t. Cutting through the clutter of conventional teacher guidance, David Fawcett tackles myths head on, sharing the latest research and explaining how this will look translated to a classroom environment.The book breaks down the complexities of teaching into manageable chunks and offers practical advice on how to take charge of your own CPD to become a more reflective and successful practitioner. Focusing on what’s most relevant and helpful to build effective teaching practice and self-improvement it raises key questions such as:• Is lesson planning just a box ticking exercise?• Why do students remember in lessons, but forget in tests?• Is asking more questions beneficial?• Is feedback actually worth it?Relearning to Teach is a must read for all teachers looking to pinpoint the why of teaching methods and to gain an understanding of the reasons why various pedagogies are used within the classroom.

David Fawcett has spent over twenty years commuting to work in London from his home in Kent. His paintings depict the things, the people and the places he has seen during the thousands of hours he has spent on public transport. He captures beautifully the idiosyncracies and charms of a London in motion.David Fawcett is a scrivener notary and partner practising in the firm of De Pinna Notaries in London. As a scrivener notary he specialises in French and Italian notarial work. He has worked in London for thirty years and has commuted from his home in Tunbridge Wells for the last twenty. He is a self-taught painter and has exhibited widely. Over the years his paintings have been used for album and book covers, in music videos, formed a postcard at the Royal Academy, and have lent themselves to a limited edition range of accessories for Ted Baker.