Supercharge learners and learning
Today's students need more than great teaching of the curricula; they must also be taught the love and strategies of learning. It's time for a balanced approach that teaches students how to access and process information and inspires a desire for continuous learning.
Written by renowned researchers and educators, Great Learners by Design advocates moving away from rote learning and teacher-centric classrooms. Instead, it promotes cultivating self-sufficient, strategic, and visible learners through effective learning strategies. This approach helps foster a learning environment where mistakes are seen not as embarrassments but as opportunities for growth. Inside, you'll discover
With the goal of creating lifelong learners, Great Learners by Design offers an in-depth analysis of learning theories, practical classroom applications, and tools. It is a vital resource for enhancing students' skills and encouraging them to use optimal strategies to succeed both in the classroom and beyond.
Tim O′Leary, PhD is Founding Director of Educational Data Talks and an Honorary Research Fellow at The University of Melbourne. Tim has worked in education for 20+ years, with experience in Government, Independent and faith-based schools. Within schools, Tim′s roles have ranged from classroom teacher to school leadership; his most recent role was as Director of Learning in an inner-city F-12 school. Since leaving the school grounds, Tim has consulted with schools to consider how to use evidence best to support school improvement. Tim's passions are classroom climate, collective efficacy, and developmental approaches to teaching and learning. Tim is published in the areas of effective score reporting and collective teacher efficacy, and his debut book, Classroom Vibe: Practical Strategies for Better Classroom Culture, was published in 2021.