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In part it's the thoughtful autobiographical reflections of a wise and successful teacher. At another level it's a rather challenging how-to manual for less experienced teachers and for parents...Every jargon-free word that he writes rolls pleasurably round the mouth like good brandy. The prose is marked by a rare and incisive blend of informality and precision (INDEPENDENT )
A true, wise, morale-boosting manifesto (Peter Conrad, OBSERVER )
He should be compulsory reading not only for aspiring teachers but also for complacent education ministers who keep on interfering in a job that's exhausting enough already. (SUNDAY TELEGRAPH )
An inspiring account. (TES )
A true, wise, morale-boosting manifesto (Peter Conrad, OBSERVER )
He should be compulsory reading not only for aspiring teachers but also for complacent education ministers who keep on interfering in a job that's exhausting enough already. (SUNDAY TELEGRAPH )
An inspiring account. (TES )
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* An inspirational book about teaching children and a book for every parent.
** 'A book that every teacher and potential teacher and parent ought to read.' - Chris Woodhead, formerly H.M. Chief Inspector of Schools.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a marvellous book. Every student teacher, every practising teacher - and every parent! - should read it.
This is not just a handbook for teachers: it's a life-affirming look at life. Nothing betrays a person's nature more than their creative work: Jonathan Smith must be a lovely man.
Beware though: it may make you feel (as I did) that you should immediately go out and train as a teacher!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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We were taught by Mr Smith for a collective 6 years (two of us) and can safely say he has this teaching lark down to a fine art. No surprises then, that this book rules! Go buy it if you're interested in becoming a teacher, If you've got kids, and particularly if you're part of the Smith Fan Club (ie. anyone who's ever met him!) What can we say? The man is a god, and not the phoney kind either! He writes, teaches, directs and above all inspires (he can also talk to birds)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read a lot of management/business style type of books. Typically how to build great companies, motivate, provide leadership etc.
I also have young children and I am very concerned as to how best to inspire them as they grow and develop, to want to learn and keep learning as they move towards adulthood. So, it came to me as quite a surprise that in reading this book, I suddenly began to recognise that many of the wonderful observations and principles that Jonathan Smith writes about are true in the big world of business. Indeed, we all still have the child inside of us no matter how old we are. It still needs to be nurtured, to be inspired. I have put aside the books I was reading and I am now re-reading this and will do many times.
Highly recommended for parents and business people alike, not just teachers.
GKL
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An excellent read
Smith has managed to create a fantastic book about the sometimes misunderstood world of teaching. He managed to make what could be a tough subject into a real page turner, this is... Read more
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AT LAST, A BOOK ON TEACHING & LIFE, NOT A TRENDY MANUAL
I trust teachers with a thorough working knowledge of student pranks. They are the kind who keep their eyes open and know what they're up against. Read more
Published on 17 April 2000 by Mr. J. E. Francis
a reminder that teaching is a creative act
Why are so few bright graduates choosing teaching as a career? To many the answer will be obvious : poor pay, low status, endless new syllabi, indecipherable jargon. Read more
Published on 12 April 2000
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