Most teacher manuals talk about what teachers need to do. That's useful enough, especially for new teachers. But no list, however long, can anticipate every circumstance, and in teaching unusual circumstances are an integral part of everyday life. But how do experienced teachers know what to do? Successful teachers develop a Teaching Character; they've worked on the qualities and personality traits that they need in order to cope successfully with the full spectrum of situations that being a teacher can involve. Veterans don't ask themselves, 'What does the teaching guide book tell me' when confronted with difficult situations - they react instinctively, based on the character skills they've developed over time. Unfortunately, for most people this process of learning is unguided, and unconscious. It's time for a self-help manual that actually helps. This book includes case studies and anecdotes, chapter summaries and humorous illustrations to help teachers reflect on what it means to be a teacher, and why it is the most rewarding profession there is.
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'This is a deeply thoughtful guide to becoming a better teacher. Bennett's book is full of practical wisdom rooted in sound philosophy and long experience. His use of virtue ethics is a masterstroke, cutting a swathe through the tick-box and checklist culture so as to reveal the very essence of good teaching: good character. The ideas and strategies Bennett provides are perfectly pitched for the busy professional, whatever stage of their career they are in. All in all, this is a book which gives the reader practical and effective solutions to the question which everyone in the profession asks themselves: how can I get better? The answers, ladies and gentlemen, are within.' -- Mike Gershon, sociology teacher, King Edward VI School, Bury St Edmunds, UK
'Tom Bennett is the voice of the modern teacher. Everyone involved in education wants to be the best they can be, to do all that we can for our young people, and Tom gets us as a profession. Teachers, and everyone who wants to understand how modern education should work, need to read what Tom Bennett says so that they can be inspired, informed and generally get more of a grip on the reality of how to function in a 21st century school. You will be a better teacher if you read this book!' -- Stephen Drew, Senior Vice-Principal, Passmores Academy, UK, featured school on Channel 4 s Educating Essex
'This is a book all teachers need to read, whether they be in training, newly qualified or experienced. It contains a wealth of golden nuggets for being an effective and efficient teacher, as well as providing an understanding of the current context of classroom life. Quite simply, this is one of the best and most useful books I have read about what we do, and need to do as teachers.' --John d Abbro, OBE, Head of the New Rush Hall Group and Headteacher on Channel 4's Jamie's Dream School
'Tom Bennett is the voice of the modern teacher. Everyone involved in education wants to be the best they can be, to do all that we can for our young people, and Tom gets us as a profession. Teachers, and everyone who wants to understand how modern education should work, need to read what Tom Bennett says so that they can be inspired, informed and generally get more of a grip on the reality of how to function in a 21st century school. You will be a better teacher if you read this book!' -- Stephen Drew, Senior Vice-Principal, Passmores Academy, UK, featured school on Channel 4 s Educating Essex
'This is a book all teachers need to read, whether they be in training, newly qualified or experienced. It contains a wealth of golden nuggets for being an effective and efficient teacher, as well as providing an understanding of the current context of classroom life. Quite simply, this is one of the best and most useful books I have read about what we do, and need to do as teachers.' --John d Abbro, OBE, Head of the New Rush Hall Group and Headteacher on Channel 4's Jamie's Dream School
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Tom Bennett is the Behaviour Guru on the TES advice forum and a teacher at Raines Foundation - an inner-city state secondary school in London, UK. Tom is Head of Humanities, Religious Studies and Philosophy.
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By DAVID
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To say this book makes me laugh out loud then suddenly sober up as I realise the serious point Tom has just made afterwards is to admit that Atilla the Hun was not the most diplomatic of hairy horse-borne Mongolians. This book gives you advice. chuckles and a bloody good insight into the world of teaching and how to survive it. Time and again I said to myself, seen this, done that and got the T shirt for THAT lesson! Tom's advice is sound and sprinkled with little gems of pixie dust but ends by saying "By now you should realize one simple truth about becoming a better teacher: Teacher training goes on forever." This book will help with that!
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By jeg734
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All PGCE students should read this book. It will give them the opportunity to think through their preconceptions about teaching that usually arise from their own school experience. This book does not just give help on how to a 'good' teacher but will help think about who do you want to be as a teacher. The chapters on the history of teaching and how policy is made are excellent to help understand where we find ourselves today in context.
Importantly, this book is not just for students. All teachers will benefit from 'The Workout' chapters. So many of us teachers find ourselves in the situation where we consider why we do this job. Tom Bennett gives us a checklist of tasks that will self-challenge and rediscover why we do this job. And he does it hilariously!
Importantly, this book is not just for students. All teachers will benefit from 'The Workout' chapters. So many of us teachers find ourselves in the situation where we consider why we do this job. Tom Bennett gives us a checklist of tasks that will self-challenge and rediscover why we do this job. And he does it hilariously!
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A contemporary commentator on Education, Tom's voice is informed, quirky and laced with wit. Worthwhile reading at any stage in your career.
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After enjoying Tom Bennett's 'Behaviour Guru' blog with his laugh out loud insights and observations, that only just remain on the the right side of the line, I was very much... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mrs S.
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The mentor/colleague that you wish you had
Tom Bennett's new book is the best two hundred pages on the subject that I've ever read. In its pages you will find wisdom, humour, anecdotes and above all the optimism necessary... Read more
Published 11 months ago by perrin124
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At last...someone who cuts through the proverbial!
This is a great read. Interesting and amusing, I've been a teacher for sixteen years and it made me think about what I'm doing more carefully. Read more
Published 11 months ago by StephThomp
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Tom Bennett at his genius best!
Toms writing style is laugh out loud funny and highly addictive. You will not want to put this book down! Read more
Published 11 months ago by sgaywood
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Self-help for teachers
Funny, opinionated, thoughtful and thought-provoking. Everything we have come to expect from Tom Bennett's writing. Read more
Published 11 months ago by SchoolDuggery
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