Lessons Are for Learning

Lessons are for Learning explores the notion of effective classroom practice, both challenging teachers to reflect upon why they teach in the way they do and offering a range of practical suggestions designed to make learning more effective.What the book covers:Practical suggestions for lesson activities: provides practical suggestions which teachers can easily incorporate into their own lessonsA sensible approach to developing classroom practice: for individuals, departments and whole schools.Help for teachers, INSET providers and trainers: with responsibility for developing classroom practice.

Preface to the first edition

Foreword

Introduction

Section One - A government-created dichotomy

Section Two - Lessons are for learning

Section Three - Children learn effectively when...

Section Four - What is education if not enjoyment?

Section Five - What questions did you ask today?

Section Six - ‘Thinking is so important'

Section Seven - ‘The needs of the one outweigh the needs of the many'

Section Eight - What else are meetings for?

Section Nine - Ah, but...