Teaching for realists : making the education system work for you and your pupils / Omar Akbar.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Akbar, Omar, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Teaching--Great Britain.

Teaching.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (113 pages)

Place of Publication:

London, England ; Dublin, Ireland : Bloomsbury Education, [2021]

Summary:

Teaching for Realists is a funny and honest guide to surviving and thriving as an early career teacher, despite the challenges of the education system. We all know the education system has its flaws, but they shouldn't stand in the way of providing the very best learning experiences for your pupils. This book presents a ground-up approach to help you manage the obstacles you might encounter and implement day-to-day methods to maintain your love for the profession, teach effective lessons and ensure pupil progress.Omar Akbar, author of The (Un)official Teacher's Manual , offers a wealth of hard-won practical advice for avoiding frustration and developing teaching techniques that have a real impact in the classroom. Full of hilarious anecdotes and exploring hot topics such as pupil apathy, enriching the curriculum, Ofsted, data and behaviour, this book is a refreshing and uplifting take on what newly qualified teachers can do to have a happy, healthy and successful career in education - starting now.Contents:1. Introduction2. Why teaching is the best job in the world3. How to make the curriculum work4. How to overcome pupil apathy5. How to make paper work6. How to manage all things data7. How to survive against the Ofsted odds8. How to manage behaviour policies9. How to use rewards effectively10. How to build positive relationships with your pupils11. How to get the support you need12. How to be a happy teacher

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4729-8529-X

1-4729-8527-3

OCLC:

1255234058