- Paperback: 392 pages
- Publisher: Nelson Thornes; illustrated edition edition (21 Aug 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0748795944
- ISBN-13: 978-0748795949
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 17.2 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 314,764 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Evidence Based Teaching presents a coherent, evidence based view of teaching and learning and presents some radical new methods that are known to greatly improve achievement. Evidence Based Teaching will help practically demonstrate how we should teach from the following sources: 1. School effectiveness and school improvement research 2. Best practice in University teaching 3. Best practice in FE teaching 4. Effect size studies carried out mainly in schools 5. Teaching Thinking skills 6. Multiple representations 7. Constructivism. Together these strategies, ideas and advice provide us with both general principles for teaching, and very specific methods, all of which can substantially improve teaching and few of which are in common use.
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Teaching is about to embark on a revolution and, like medicine, abandon custom and practice, and fashions and fads to become evidence-based. Half a million experiments in real classrooms have uncovered the teaching methods that work best. These can improve students’ attainment by two grades compared with conventional practice. Over 50 of these top teaching methods are examined in this book and these methods, some old, some new:
* can each raise pass rates by 20 per cent to 30 per cent.
* are creative, challenging, and greatly enjoyed by students.
* require the learner to do more in class …. and the teacher less!
* equip students for progression, by ‘teaching intelligence’.
Petty argues that only teachers can lead the evidence-based revolution, and they must do so at their own pace, using as a guide the ultimate evidence – what works best in their own classrooms.
Teachers have as much to gain as students in meeting this professional challenge. The methods make teaching less draining and more interesting, as well as more effective.
This book is a road map into this exciting new territory.
* can each raise pass rates by 20 per cent to 30 per cent.
* are creative, challenging, and greatly enjoyed by students.
* require the learner to do more in class …. and the teacher less!
* equip students for progression, by ‘teaching intelligence’.
Petty argues that only teachers can lead the evidence-based revolution, and they must do so at their own pace, using as a guide the ultimate evidence – what works best in their own classrooms.
Teachers have as much to gain as students in meeting this professional challenge. The methods make teaching less draining and more interesting, as well as more effective.
This book is a road map into this exciting new territory.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I used this text to support a continuing professional development course in active learning that I taught to practicing teachers. The focus on an evidence-based approach was very effective in convincing the class that these methods can be applied in a manner that promotes greater student achievement, holistic development and an engaging, rewarding challenge to the teachers themselves.
There is a wealth of useful information condensed in this book with an immediate examination of the methodologies that are shown to have the greatest positive impact on teaching and learning. This encourages experimentation from the beginning and several of my students took to "Assessment for Learning" with a passion. In fact, formative assessment is examined throughout the text.
The structure of learning is thoroughly examined with context provided by a useful summary of the SOLO taxonomy. This emphasis on structure is continued throughout the text and on completion of our course most teachers had gained considerable insight into the epistemology of their subjects in a way that allowed them to encourage critical thinking skills in their students.
There are chapters on teaching "thinking skills" that should be read by anyone engaged in teaching as they are very thought provoking and provide practical advice as to how to add these skills to typical classes. The book is supported by an excellent website that provides additional information and useful handouts.
I have no hesitation in recommending this book as a thought provoking text. It is unfortunate that there are some editing errors that can irritate, and poor organisation in places - don't get frustrated though; I am convinced that careful reading of this book will add a richness to your teaching.
There is a wealth of useful information condensed in this book with an immediate examination of the methodologies that are shown to have the greatest positive impact on teaching and learning. This encourages experimentation from the beginning and several of my students took to "Assessment for Learning" with a passion. In fact, formative assessment is examined throughout the text.
The structure of learning is thoroughly examined with context provided by a useful summary of the SOLO taxonomy. This emphasis on structure is continued throughout the text and on completion of our course most teachers had gained considerable insight into the epistemology of their subjects in a way that allowed them to encourage critical thinking skills in their students.
There are chapters on teaching "thinking skills" that should be read by anyone engaged in teaching as they are very thought provoking and provide practical advice as to how to add these skills to typical classes. The book is supported by an excellent website that provides additional information and useful handouts.
I have no hesitation in recommending this book as a thought provoking text. It is unfortunate that there are some editing errors that can irritate, and poor organisation in places - don't get frustrated though; I am convinced that careful reading of this book will add a richness to your teaching.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have found this book invaluable (along with Petty's previous book 'Teaching Today') in providing me with numerous ideas for active teaching. The ideas can be adapted for almost any subject and mean delivering sessions is now so much more enjoyable. The research findings behind these ideas makes so much sense and has completely changed my approach to teaching. Geoff Petty's website is worth a visit for additional information and video lectures.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is simply outstanding. It is the only education book I have read from cover to cover - and since then I have returned to different chapters on a regular basis.
Easy and clear to read, each page has great ideas that you can put into practice in your classroom regardless of which age group or subject you teach. The ideas are useful for teachers, heads of departments and senior managers.
The key is that the book tells you how effective each idea is likely to be so that you can focus your time efficiently - lots of these teaching ideas could be used as INSET for all staff.
A colleague new to the profession would do well to read Mr Petty's other book 'Teaching Today' first.
If the Government wants to improve education, it should give a copy of this book to every teacher and allow them 30 minutes a day to read it.
Easy and clear to read, each page has great ideas that you can put into practice in your classroom regardless of which age group or subject you teach. The ideas are useful for teachers, heads of departments and senior managers.
The key is that the book tells you how effective each idea is likely to be so that you can focus your time efficiently - lots of these teaching ideas could be used as INSET for all staff.
A colleague new to the profession would do well to read Mr Petty's other book 'Teaching Today' first.
If the Government wants to improve education, it should give a copy of this book to every teacher and allow them 30 minutes a day to read it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
EBT
Very good. Gives all the necessary information on what tools to use for different teaching styles with an emphasis on what methods produce the best results. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mike095
Practical advice
Really useful book! Focussing on the classroom rather than on clinical research, this is of great value to the teacher dealing with real issues.
Published 6 months ago by Biggles
Evidence based teaching review
I am currently studying for my PGCE and this book is excellent, it uses research studies into the most effective teaching and learning techniques and rates them. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Gary
Great content but, for a second edition, still poorly structured.
As a mere NQT, I have found this book far more accessible and applicable than Hattie's 'Visible Learning', on which it is very strongly based. Read more
Published 21 months ago by MathsNQT
A must for all teachers
The book as opened new ways of thinking about learning and how to make my students the best learners possible. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. Ji Clyde
Brilliant!
I borrowed the first edition of this book from the college library and didn't want to give it back. It's full of good practical advice for improving planning and delivery of... Read more
Published on 8 April 2010 by Drama Queen
Should have been called Teaching Tomorrow!
Geoff Petty has done what he has said on the tin... my pupils have improved there grades considerably. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2010
a good introduction to EBT, but by no means flawless
This book has excellent aspects to it. However, I have only given this book 3 stars, not to criticise for criticisms sake, but in order to prevent anyone being seduced by the title... Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by Ms. K. C. Garde
Excellent book!
This book provides up to date information and reviews latest teaching methods. It is full of ideas and quite inspirational for new and old teachers and really easy to read. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2009 by Kats
Great book
I found this a great book - full of practical ideas. As a very experienced teacher, it made me want to try new things. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2008 by Madge
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