Thinking Allowed
On Schooling
Published on 15. April 2013
352 pages
978-1-78135-076-8 (ISBN)
Description
Mick Waters has consistently been a down-to-earth voice in the increasingly complex world of education for many years. He has regularly endeared himself to school communities in the UK and overseas by talking the sort of sense they needed to hear - practical, challenging, inspiring, insightful, engaging. His unique perspective, closeness to the classroom and ability to see innovation in terms of its impact on learners mean his views are always worth listening to. In this long-awaited book, Mick tells it how it is. The things he believes in. The things he wants to see differently. Wry reflections, humorous insights, astute asides and simple ideas to change the system - and the future - for young people everywhere. This is the book you have been waiting for.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Carmarthen
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
File size
2,31 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78135-076-8 (9781781350768)
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04/2013
Independent Thinking Press
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Person
Mick Waters is best known as former Director of the Curriculum at the QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority) where he gained an heroic reputation amongst teachers whilst both consulting, advising and explaining the new curriculum; making it relevant and meaningful for professionals working directly with children and young people. A former Headteacher, Mick is passionate about the role of education in improving life chances for pupils and is still very much involved with teaching and learning. He is the President of the Curriculum Foundation and a charismatic speaker who pushes the boundaries to improve learning and make schools better. One of the UK's leading educational mentors brings you the book you have been waiting for!
Content
- Cover
- Praise
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Author's note
- Contents
- Some background, explanations and disclaimers
- . on the confused purpose of schooling
- . on the search for equality
- . on marching to different drums
- . on national politicians and education policy
- . on school autonomy, markets and competition
- . on business, industry and other professions
- . on professional integrity and game theory
- . on Ofsted inspection
- . on teaching, pupils, and classrooms
- . on unleashing aspiration
- . on assessment, international comparison and research
- . on qualifications and examinations, academic and vocational
- . on curriculum
- . on the national curriculum
- . on a few aspects of the school leadership outlook
- . finally
- Bibliography
- A, B, C
- Index
- D, E, F
- G, H, I
- J, K, L
- M, N, O
- P, Q, R
- S, T, U
- V, W, X
- Copyright
