How to be an Amazing Teacher

by Caroline Bentley-Davies

Overview

In most of our school experience there was an amazing teacher - the teacher who changes our outlook on life, helped us succeed and whose lessons we will never forget. What made them that outstanding teacher and what are the tips and techniques and tactics that make some teachers really first class? How do I improve my skills? How can I get behaviour right? How can I motivate pupils who don't seem to want to learn? Carefully blending practical advice, real life scenarios and expert opinion this book will make any teaching career more rewarding.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845906924
Publisher:	Crown House Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2010
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	267 KB

About the Author

Caroline Bentley Davies is an inspector of schools, an adviser and consultant. She runs training and watches lessons across the UK. In only her second year of teaching, at the age of 23, Caroline was deemed 'outstanding' by Ofsted. Since then she has worked as a Local Authority Adviser in Northamptonshire and as a consultant working across the country.

Table of Contents

Introduction: How to be an Amazing Teacher 1

Section I The Skills of an Amazing Teacher 7

1 Why We Need to Foster the Skills of an Amazing Teacher 9

2 What Do Students Really Want from their Teachers? 25

3 Characteristics, Charisma and Classroom Climate 41

4 Teaching Outstanding Lessons and Learning from Other Teachers 55

5 Lesson Planning 75

6 Asking the Right Questions 93

7 Amazing Group Work: Making it Happen 101

8 Plenary Perfect 111

9 Handy Hints for Homework 119

Section II Assessment for Learning and the Amazing Teacher 129

10 Assessment for Learning: How to Make it Happen in Your Lessons 131

Section III Achievement for All 157

11 Everybody Counts: Dealing with Underachieving Boys 159

12 Ensuring the Progress of SEN Students 171

13 Teaching Gifted and Talented Students 179

Section IV Solving Tricky Issues and Difficulties 193

14 Body Language: The Power of Positivity 195

15 Dealing with Difficult Classes 205

16 Dealing with Difficult People 213

17 Lifestyle Management: Time Management and Workload 227

18 Keeping Yourself Fresh and Interested 243

About Caroline Bentley-Davies 247

Further reading and resources 249

Index 251