Learning to Learn in Practice
The L2 Approach
Published on 20. November 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-84590-287-2 (ISBN)
Description
Change the way you think about learning and about preparing students for the challenges of the 21st Century with this new book by bestselling speaker Alistair Smith. This detailed re-evaluation introduces 12 essentials of Learning to Learn and explains their impact for students and teachers, helping learners move away from teacher dependence towards learner independence. Learning to Learn in Practice: The L2 Approach:
Shows you how to develop a Learning to Learn approach across your school
Provides guidance at classroom, school and community level
Shows how to involve parents
Gives case studies from schools on different stages of the journey
Gives guidance on embracing Web 2.0 technologies
Explains what works and what doesn`t
And is packed with easy to apply common sense ideas and guidance.
If you wish to get behind the theory and find out what really makes the difference then this is the book to take you on the next step of your journey.
Shows you how to develop a Learning to Learn approach across your school
Provides guidance at classroom, school and community level
Shows how to involve parents
Gives case studies from schools on different stages of the journey
Gives guidance on embracing Web 2.0 technologies
Explains what works and what doesn`t
And is packed with easy to apply common sense ideas and guidance.
If you wish to get behind the theory and find out what really makes the difference then this is the book to take you on the next step of your journey.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 295 mm
Width: 208 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
907 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84590-287-2 (9781845902872)
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Persons
John Turner is an experienced Assistant Head Teacher with specialised knowledge in teaching thinking skills and in CPD for teachers. John now manages a national Learning to Learn support network. Mark Lovatt Is Deputy Head Teacher of Cramlington Learning Village, a school described as "the best in the UK for combining learning approaches with ICT". Mark is the co-originator of L2 - the Learning to Learn approach and co-author of Accelerated Learning: A Users Guide. 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 9781845902872).