Teaching is an art; with the right techniques, guidance, skills and practise you can masterfully face any situation the classroom could throw at you. With their fresh perspectives, sage advice and a hint of silliness, Andy, Chris and Gary show you how to unleash your brilliance. Have you ever had a class that are angels for your colleagues but Lucifer incarnate as soon as they cross the threshold of your classroom? Or realised too late that your best-laid lesson plans were doomed from the start? Or had your energy and enthusiasm sapped by a mood-hoovering staffroom Grinch? Not a problem when you've mastered the art of being a brilliant teacher. With plenty of practical advice and top tips, let this book show you how. A brilliant book for teachers. An inspiring, engaging and informative new series that shows you how to transform your practice and become — quite simply — brilliant. The series is edited by Andy Cope, founder of the Art of Brilliance, and underlain by his research into the positive psychology and the science of happiness. Andy says of his work, The focus is on translating some of the highbrow academia into clear, simple messages that everyone can take on board. With wonderful illustrations by Amy Bradley. The first thing you must know about Amy Bradley is that drawing really is her favourite thing; she's been doing it for as long as she can remember! She is now illustrating these artfully brilliant books.

This book gives teachers ways to provoke thought and start discussion — something schemes of work don't always allow time for. With a curriculum that is getting increasingly content-heavy, it's important for teachers to look to develop thinking skills where they can. 365 Things to make you go hmm — provides one opportunity a day (through questions / tasks) to develop skills like creative thinking, a sense of wonder, logic and decision-making. By getting pupils talking, classroom communities are built. Skills include: creative thinking mathematical thinking problem-solving critical thinking personal / inter-personal skills a sense of wonder / curiosity about the world For use by teachers from KS1 through to secondary teachers.

Do things no one does or do things everyone does in a way no one does. See the same world you've always seen and that everyone else sees, but think new thoughts. Get children to think in order to make the world better further down the line. Fight back. Think for yourself, before it's too late and before someone else does it for you. Written by Independent Thinking founder and award-winning author Ian Gilbert, this book is an invaluable collection of reflections, ideas and insights on the nature of learning, thinking, creativity and, drawing on Ian's experience across three continents, the role education has in changing not only people's lives but also entire societies. Controversial, humorous and challenging, this book is both moving and personal yet carries an important global call to action from a man with a distinctive voice and a unique perspective who has earned the right to speak his mind.

This is a book of new fast, fun activities that require little or no set-up to boost the energy, openness and focus of students (and teachers) that promote a positive and focused classroom atmosphere. This practical book of 101 tried and tested activities will boost performance levels in the classroom by tapping into the secrets of invisible teaching. Easy to follow and deliver, the activities personalise learning, encourage creativity, inspire students, develop emotional intelligence and better communication, build rapport and support effective classroom management and ignite a passion for learning.

For most of us going through grade school, there was an amazing teacher the teacher who changed our outlook on life and helped us succeed and whose lessons we will never forget. Here then are all the tips, techniques and tactics that will help transform you into an amazing teacher as well. Learn how to improve your teaching skills; how to get your classroom's behavior to work to your benefit; how to motivate pupils who don't seem to want to learn, and much more. These are all challenges often asked about by newly qualified as well as experienced teachers. Learn the secrets of body language, presence, and classroom charisma. Learn how to unlock the hidden talents of pupils and develop their motivation and engagement through a wealth of innovative teaching techniques. And learn the tools that amazing teachers have mastered to engage disaffected pupils and make the classroom a vibrant and engaging place. This book will make any teaching career more rewarding and successful.

This is the ultimate, (and ultimately irreverent) look at what you should be doing in your classroom if you want to be the best teacher you can possibly be. Phil Beadle, star of Channel 4's Unteachables and Can't Read Can't Write, former Secondary School Teacher of the Year and Guardian Education Columnist, outlines everything a newly qualified teacher needs to know in order to be an immediate success in the classroom. The book includes a substantial section on every new teacher's biggest concern: behaviour management, as well as giving tips on: various teaching methods; lesson planning; assessment; ways of organising the classroom; and how to motivate school students to get the absolute best out of them. Fluent, accessible and at times laugh out loud hilarious, Be a Fantastic Teacher — A Handbook for NQTs is the ultimate, (and ultimately irreverent) look at what you should be doing in your classroom if you want to be the best teacher you can possibly be.

«The Independent Thinking Series» brings together some of the most innovative practitioners working in education today under the guidance of Ian Gilbert, founder of Independent Thinking Ltd. Are you looking for a creative opening, energising middle or big finish to a lesson? Then just pick out a relevant game, exercise or idea from this wonderful book and watch the fireworks go. Failing that, just leave the room as you found it and head for your local hostelry where Dawn will be waiting with a patient ear, a packet of crisps and your usual. All the ideas contained within this book have come together over ten years of experience, working with thousands of students in hundreds of schools. Some are of Dave's own devising, some have been donated and the rest have been simply nicked under the user-friendly title of knowledge sharing, but all have been deployed with one vision in mind which is to shamelessly entertain whilst at the same time engaging young people in the creative arena in order to prove, as Socrates the Greek philosopher once stated, Life and learning should be a festival of the mind.»

It's time to bring The Buzz into your classroom. Packed with interactive activities, practical tips and humour, it has something for every student. The Buzz blends all the richness and energy of NLP and Personality type theory and is presented in a style designed to inspire and educate both teachers and students alike. The Buzz is an exciting collection of interactive techniques developed with teachers and students which informs and inspires young people to make positive life choices. Contents include: How to become the best you; personality assessment; how to increase confidence, self-esteem, motivation and self-awareness; how to relax and reduce stress; managing negative behaviour; study skills; and revision techniques. The dedicated website featuring excerpts from the book, free downloadable MP3 audio tracks and Ask The Buzz, is an online advice service given by the author. In surveys conducted by the author young people consistently desire the same 3 things from life — to be happy, confident and successful. The Buzz shows them how to achieve all of these through a fantastic and illuminating journey of self-discovery. Complex theories and approaches are clearly presented in an easy to understand form. It is a unique and highly effective method of realising potential and being the best you can be.