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Oozes professionalism and rigour and it does so with a confidence that will encourage teachers to think again about their classroom practice. --Mick Waters, Professor of Education, President of the Curriculum Foundation
If you imbibe the essential principles he outlines in the book, you'll find yourself with a great toolkit of pupil-proof teaching techniques which will make you enjoy your teaching more and help you get better results. I learnt a lot from the book and would whole-heartedly recommend it to other colleagues. --Francis Gilbert -- author 'I'm A Teacher, Get Me Out Of Here' and 'Working The System -- How To Get The Best State Education For Your Child'
Written in an engaging and down-to-earth style, The Lazy Teacher's Handbook is packed full of 'things to try' in lessons, but is also underpinned by a view of teaching and learning that is humane and hopeful. --John Morgan (Reader in Education, Institute of Education London and University of Bristol)
If you imbibe the essential principles he outlines in the book, you'll find yourself with a great toolkit of pupil-proof teaching techniques which will make you enjoy your teaching more and help you get better results. I learnt a lot from the book and would whole-heartedly recommend it to other colleagues. --Francis Gilbert -- author 'I'm A Teacher, Get Me Out Of Here' and 'Working The System -- How To Get The Best State Education For Your Child'
Written in an engaging and down-to-earth style, The Lazy Teacher's Handbook is packed full of 'things to try' in lessons, but is also underpinned by a view of teaching and learning that is humane and hopeful. --John Morgan (Reader in Education, Institute of Education London and University of Bristol)
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Ever wondered what would happen if you stopped teaching in your lessons? You might be surprised. If you want your students to learn more and you to work less, then this book provides you with all the arguments and evidence you need to become a lazy, but outstanding teacher. Gathered over 10 years in the classroom, this handbook of tried-and-tested techniques shifts the emphasis away from the teaching and onto the learning, and makes your life so much easier in the process. Fed up missing out on those sunny Sundays? Maybe your marking could be done by the local community instead? Sick of planning lesson? Get the students to plan them for you. (After all, personalised learning can t involve 30 lesson plans!). This powerful little book is packed full of easy-to-apply and highly effective strategies (which Ofsted have rated as outstanding ). What s more, they all have the seal of approval of real students in real classrooms. In fact, many of them have been thought up by the students themselves, but that s why Jim Smith is called the Lazy Teacher. So, next time someone says to you to get a life, this book will make it possible.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an easy-to-read book for the busy teachers Jim is trying to help.
He keeps the focus succinct and relevant, whilst using amusing cartoons to brighten the book. The term `Lazy' may attract many or dissuade some, and perhaps "Maximum Effect - Minimum Effort" is a better description since he is really concentrating on getting the students to learn effectively, whilst maintaining the "Well Being" of the teacher - a major concern in secondary schools. A quick poll of our GTP students indicates that this could fill an important niche in the market and I would also encourage secondary schools to have this in their staff CPD library.
He keeps the focus succinct and relevant, whilst using amusing cartoons to brighten the book. The term `Lazy' may attract many or dissuade some, and perhaps "Maximum Effect - Minimum Effort" is a better description since he is really concentrating on getting the students to learn effectively, whilst maintaining the "Well Being" of the teacher - a major concern in secondary schools. A quick poll of our GTP students indicates that this could fill an important niche in the market and I would also encourage secondary schools to have this in their staff CPD library.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you've seen Jim Smith deliver INSET training then you'll know that he is anything but lazy; he's just thoroughly focused on energising students without causing teacher burnout.
I'm relieved to see that his book is equally passionate about empowering students. It's refreshing to read practical challenges and advice from a practitioner who is clearly still experiencing the daily workout of life in the classroom. Vigorous, tested thinking, so no need to beat yourself up giving students centre stage.
I'm relieved to see that his book is equally passionate about empowering students. It's refreshing to read practical challenges and advice from a practitioner who is clearly still experiencing the daily workout of life in the classroom. Vigorous, tested thinking, so no need to beat yourself up giving students centre stage.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Truly, this is a breath of fresh air. For so long, excellent teachers have ended each day on their knees, whilst their students skip merrily out of school, still bursting with energy. Teachers continue to exhaust themselves in their efforts to 'cover all bases'; plan for all possible (and impossible) eventualities and make sure that their students depart with their heads full of stuff. Jim Smith's book gives permission to teachers to step back and delight in the opportunities for learning that they create. This book provides a practical, real and valuable set of tried and tested approaches that allow teachers to let the learning flow from and with the students.
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This book said it had it all - tips, techniques and more. It boasted about its self in the main and offered nothing any decent teacher would not already know. Read more
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Amazing!
Having taught for ten years, I was pretty set in my ways...until I read this! Jim Smith is a flippin' genius. Read more
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I am certain that this book has the capacity to lift performance either at an individual or whole school level.
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My daughter has it for University studies and says that her Tutor advised her to have it as it is a worthwhile read.
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All teachers should read this book! Great yet simple ideas, food for thought. I have been teaching for over 20 years yet it still made me reassess some of the things I do and the... Read more
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Love the ideas and the enthusiasm with which this is written. A lot of thought has gone into becoming a lazy teacher.
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The best book ever!
If you are a teacher, parent or carer, this book will give you a great insight into how people learn. If you are a teacher this will change your life!
Published 10 months ago by Ms. Helen Wratten
The Lazy Teacher's Handbook
This is worth the outlay. It is easy to read and strategies can be applied to school or college learners. It relates more to class work rather than one-to-one teaching. Read more
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The Lazy teacher's handbook
Despite the title,this is actually for teachers who wish to enable the children in their clas to become better learners by choosing to manage the classroom a bit differently. Read more
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Even with 18 years of teaching experience this book is a true inspiration! Reminded me of many things done in the past and forgotten and lots of new ideas too! Read more
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