Policy for Learning

A Policy for Learning -A Practical Guide to writing or evaluating your Teaching or Learning Policy

This is a practical manual that shows how the process of generating a teaching and learning policy can help switch the focus from teaching to learning. It is NOT a ready made policy rather a series of suggestion, activities and examples from real school both primary and secondary.

[ISBN: ETS-9007;  104 Pages]

[Author: Mike Hughes]

[Age Suitability: All]

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

First and foremost Mike is a teacher having taught in secondary for 18 years, most recently as a secondary Head. Indeed, anyone who has read his books or attended one of training sessions can immediately see that he has spent a considerable amount of time in the classroom. Not surprisingly, he has a widespread reputation for being both practical and realistic.

In addition to teaching, Mike has also found time to:

• Work in an advisory capacity for Gloucestershire LEA (teaching and learning)
• Facilitate on the New Visions programme for recently appointed headteachers
• Work as an NPQH trainer
• Be a PGCE course leader
• Train as an Ofsted inspector
• Write an extensive range of educational publications and resources
• Provide training and support to a huge number of teachers and schools in the UK, Ireland and internationally.

Mike’s work is hugely varied and tailored to fit the needs of the individual school / teacher. Anyone considering working with Mike is invited to contact him to discuss their requirements and explore possibilities.

To give you a flavor of his work…

FOCUS:

He works predominantly in three inter-related areas:

• Teaching and learning
• Leadership development and leadership for learning
• Coaching