
- 200 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
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.
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Index
- A
- A levels 1, 2, 3
- Ability 1
- Academic vs vocational 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Academies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
- Advanced Baccalaureate 1
- Af L (Assessment for Learning) 1
- Alexander, R. 1, 2
- Allen, G. 1
- Articulacy 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
- Aspiration
- In communities 1
- In students 1, 2, 3, 4
- In teachers 1
- Assemblies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Assessment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- D
- Debates 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
- Debatin...
Table of contents
- 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
- Index
- Copyright