Connect the Dots: The Collective Power of Relationships, Memory and Mindset in the classroom - Softcover

Taylor, Tricia; Dibner, Nina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1912906368 ISBN 13: 9781912906369

Publisher: John Catt Educational, 2019

Synopsis

Connecting the Dots presents three key interconnected areas of focus that will have the most impact on teaching and learning.
1. Building Strong Relationships: creating a sense of belonging, establishing norms and high expectations; and understanding barriers, like unconscious bias and misconceptions, in order to break them down
2. Maximising Memory: managing cognitive load, using effective learning strategies, planning for long term retention and application of knowledge
3. Cultivating Learning Mindsets: building self-efficacy; developing metacognitive skills; and using feedback, goal setting and talk effectively
Each of these three chapters lays out the research worth knowing and applies that research to ready-to-use teaching tools for real classrooms. The chapters conclude with detailed guides to support leadership in creating personalised professional learning sessions to turnkey these concepts to school staff. Connecting the Dots is a book for educators by educators. Conceived by lead author Tricia Taylor, who started as a teacher in the US but has been teaching in UK schools for nearly two decades as well as running her consultancy, Tailored Practice, and co-authored by Nina Dibner a veteran US educator and founder of PowerTools, an American educational consulting firm, Connecting the Dots offers a transcontinental lens. Illustrated by Oliver Caviglioli, the graphics and layout make the book incredibly accessible and a joy to read.

About this title

About the Author:

Lead author Tricia Taylor started as a teacher in the US but has been teaching in UK schools for nearly two decades as well as running her consultancy, Tailored Practice. Co-author Nina Dibner is a veteran US educator and founder of PowerTools, an American educational consulting firm. Illustrated by Oliver Caviglioli.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Catt Educational
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1912906368
• ISBN 13: 9781912906369
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 250