Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Alistair Smith has been described as the UK's leading trainer in modern learning methods, and has identified and visited the top performing schools in the UK to find out what makes them so successful. This timely book is aimed at decision makers in schools worldwide and gives sound, evidence-based guidance on how to embark on the learning journey and where to head once the journey has begun.
For classroom practitioners there is also a great deal of practical guidance focusing on: Core Purpose; Outcomes; Independent Learning; Classroom Learning; Curriculum; Professional Development; and The School as a Community; and Parents and Caregivers. That being said, this is not intended to be a book of tips, but rather it is a sound 'how to' guide based on the findings of a detailed study of the best schools and how they have achieved their success.
Synopsis
Alistair Smith visited 20 of the top performing state schools to ask the question, 'what makes them successful?' He asked the same questions in each school and in High Performers he shares the findings. The book will appeal to school leaders and classroom practitioners. It gives sound evidence based guidance on what some of the best have done to succeed on the learning journey. It focuses on:
Core purpose
Student outcomes
Learner engagement
Classroom teaching
Roles and responsibilities
Professional development
Managing data
High Performers is a practical 'how to' guide, packed with tips and drawing on original research