Tony's LEARNING Library

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What's the Point of School?: Rediscovering the Heart of Education
1.  What's the Point of School?: Rediscovering the Heart of Education by Guy Claxton
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  "a "must-read for all parents and teachers!"
£10.71   Used & New from: £6.95
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

New Kinds of Smart: How the Science of Learnable Intelligence is Changing Education (Expanding Educational Horizons)
2.  New Kinds of Smart: How the Science of Learnable Intelligence is Changing Education (Expanding Educational Horizons) by Bill Lucas
The list author says:
  "a newer (2010) read from uncle Guy!"
£17.59   Used & New from: £10.81
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Everything Bad is Good for You: How Popular Culture is Making Us Smarter
3.  Everything Bad is Good for You: How Popular Culture is Making Us Smarter by Steven Johnson
The list author says:
  "the other "side" of the what's-wrong-with-kids-today debate!"
£7.88   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Understanding the Digital Generation: Teaching and Learning in the New Digital Landscape (The 21st Century Fluency Series)
4.  Understanding the Digital Generation: Teaching and Learning in the New Digital Landscape (The 21st Century Fluency Series) by Ian Jukes
The list author says:
  "a newer (2010) must-read for all teachers who count themselves as "DSL"!"
£14.24   Used & New from: £10.00

Rewired: Understanding the iGeneration and the Way They Learn
5.  Rewired: Understanding the iGeneration and the Way They Learn by Larry D. Rosen Ph.D.
The list author says:
  "a must-read if you want to learn about how our kids are being re-wired!"
£13.99   Used & New from: £4.19

Born Digital
6.  Born Digital by John Palfrey
The list author says:
  "a great intro to "DFL kids""
£9.49   Used & New from: £1.99
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Learning That Lasts: Integrating Learning, Development and Performance in College and Beyond (The Jossey-Bass higher & adult education series)
7.  Learning That Lasts: Integrating Learning, Development and Performance in College and Beyond (The Jossey-Bass higher & adult education series) by Marcia Mentkowski
The list author says:
  "my "bible" from Alverno - nuff said :-)"
£31.44   Used & New from: £0.01

Why Don't Students Like School?: A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the Classroom
8.  Why Don't Students Like School?: A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the Classroom by Daniel T. Willingham
The list author says:
  "now, you can learn the answer!"
£9.09   Used & New from: £6.00
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

If You Don't Feed the Teachers They Eat the Students!: A Guide to Success for Administrators and Teachers (Kids' Stuff)
9.  If You Don't Feed the Teachers They Eat the Students!: A Guide to Success for Administrators and Teachers (Kids' Stuff) by Neila A. Connors
The list author says:
  "a must-read if you are moving into educational management or administration"
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Organizational Culture and Leadership (The Jossey-Bass Business & Management Series)
10.  Organizational Culture and Leadership (The Jossey-Bass Business & Management Series) by Edgar H. Schein
The list author says:
  "the "Yoda" of organisational culture"
£20.14   Used & New from: £17.08
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think about Colleges
11.  Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think about Colleges by Loren Pope
The list author says:
  "the kind of schools and colleges we need to send our kids to!"
£13.50   Used & New from: £3.23

Looking Beyond the Ivy League: Finding the College That's Right for You
12.  Looking Beyond the Ivy League: Finding the College That's Right for You by Loren Pope
The list author says:
  "Pope's first "edition" - still great!"
£8.52   Used & New from: £0.94
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

A Learning College for the 21st Century (Series on Higher Education)
13.  A Learning College for the 21st Century (Series on Higher Education) by Terry O'Banion
The list author says:
  "the classic "learning college" read (a must-read)!"
£24.95   Used & New from: £2.06

The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels
14.  The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels by Michael D Watkins
The list author says:
  "starting a new leadership role? - the must-read!"
£13.99   Used & New from: £10.83
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything
15.  The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything by Ken Robinson
The list author says:
  "a modern classic from the "Obi-wan of learning""
£5.99   Used & New from: £3.18
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Building Learning Power: Helping Young People Become Better Learners
16.  Building Learning Power: Helping Young People Become Better Learners by Guy Claxton
The list author says:
  "another must-read from uncle Guy!"
£16.63   Used & New from: £12.44
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Student Success in College: Creating Conditions That Matter
17.  Student Success in College: Creating Conditions That Matter by George D. Kuh
The list author says:
  "the improvement "bible" (based on Project DEEP)!"
Used & New from: £21.94

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The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People
18.  The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
The list author says:
  "a classic - for teachers who want to "grow"!"
£5.82   Used & New from: £2.63
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (208 customer reviews)

The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness
19.  The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness by Stephen R. Covey
The list author says:
  "and then - take it to the next level!"
£6.62   Used & New from: £1.99
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Schools That Learn: A Fieldbook for Teachers, Administrators, Parents and Everyone Who Cares About Education (A Fifth Discipline Resource)
20.  Schools That Learn: A Fieldbook for Teachers, Administrators, Parents and Everyone Who Cares About Education (A Fifth Discipline Resource) by Peter M. Senge
The list author says:
  "Uncle Peter - bringing the Learning Organisation to SCHOOLS!"
Used & New from: £15.13
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Disrupting Class, Expanded Edition: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns
21.  Disrupting Class, Expanded Edition: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns by Clayton M. Christensen
The list author says:
  "like technology - you'll love this!"
£18.99   Used & New from: £12.46

The Moral Imperative of School Leadership
22.  The Moral Imperative of School Leadership by Michael Fullan
The list author says:
  "my two favourite words in learning - MORAL & IMPERATIVE"
£14.24   Used & New from: £4.99

The Intelligent School
23.  The Intelligent School by Barbara MacGilchrist
The list author says:
  "written for intelligent "principals"!"
£21.99   Used & New from: £16.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Purpose: The Starting Point of Great Companies
24.  Purpose: The Starting Point of Great Companies by Roger Fisher
The list author says:
  "the only other word you need - PURPOSE"
£11.69   Used & New from: £4.62
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Fourth Way: The Inspiring Future for Educational Change
25.  The Fourth Way: The Inspiring Future for Educational Change by Andy Hargreaves
The list author says:
  "in case you missed the "third way" - classic Hargreaves"
£17.09   Used & New from: £14.28
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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