Teachers are virtually never taught how learners make decisions about studying, concentration and participation, and are not able to find this in education literature. This book breaks new ground, allowing teachers to harness their students' traits and quirks to produce a more effective and compassionate classroom.
Teachers are virtually never taught how learners make decisions about studying, concentration and participation, and are not able to find this in education literature. This book breaks new ground, allowing teachers to harness their students' traits and quirks to produce a more effective and compassionate classroom.
Graham Mallard is Assistant Head (Academic) at Clifton College, UK. He has a PhD in economic decision-making from the University of Bath, UK, which he combines with over 16 years of teaching experience. In 2011 he was shortlisted for the University of Bath 'Innovation in Learning and Teaching Award'. This is his sixth published book.
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1. Introduction 2. The Science: its Purpose, Strengths and Limitations 3. Lesson Design 4. Effective (Home)Work 5. Marking and Feedback 6. Rewards and Sanctions 7. The Physical Environment 8. Our Two Selves 9. Vicious Cycles 10. Nudges 11. Wider Issues 12. Themes 13. The Teacher-Researcher's Behavioural Science Toolkit