"A compelling description of what we know about how learning happens and what to do about it in the classroom, ably supported by excellent illustrations. It’s clear, practical, easy to apply and highly likely to improve your teaching practice."
Doug Lemov, author of Teach Like a Champion
"So much powered into one book and covering all the hot topics using the best evidence from classrooms and the research literature. Beautifully illustrated, great examples, and provocations aplenty."
Professor John Hattie, Director of the Melbourne Educational Research Institute and author of Visible Learning and Visible Learning for Teachers
"A jam-packed, evidence-informed and visually impressive handbook that will be immensely useful for classroom teachers and leaders at all levels. I highly recommend this book, it should become a must-have addition to every teaching and learning CPD library."
Kate Jones, Senior Associate for Teaching & Learning with Evidence Based Education, @KateJones_Teach
"In an age where there is an abundance of evidence on pedagogy but not enough on how to actually use that evidence, this book brings together the most powerful strategies we have to engender learning with specific ways to use them where it matters most, in the classroom."
Dr Carl Hendrick, author of How Learning Happens
"I like books that make it easy for teachers to think hard about important stuff, especially when they’re written by people who have skin in the game. This is one such book. You could read it quickly and get a lot from it, but I wouldn’t recommend that. Instead, take your time, and allow Bruce and Finola’s deep practical wisdom to help you get better at teaching bit by bit, lesson by lesson, day by day."
Professor Doctor Stuart Kime, Director of Education, Evidence Based Education.
"This book is a must for every school’s CPD library. Hands-down, it’s the best book I have encountered for really invigorating professional learning!
Rob Randel, primary school teacher, committee member of the Reading Reform Foundation and an advisory group member to the International Foundation of Early Reading Instruction.
"The book is designed so it can be used by an individual teacher to help them improve. But what I like best about the book is that because of the reflective tasks which feature throughout, the book can be used collaboratively as a coaching resource and can even be used as a high-class whole-school professional learning offer. I can see so many schools across Wales (and indeed the rest of the UK) buying all staff a copy and making it the bedrock of their staff CPD. The book is evidence informed, beautifully written, perfectly presented and truly offers a one stop shop for teachers that want to get better at their core business. Robertson and Wilson have produced a masterpiece."
Damian Benney, Headteacher, Penyrheol Comprehensive School, Swansea.
