Running the Room is the teacher's guide to behaviour. Practical, evidence- informed, and based on the expertise of great teachers from around the world, it addresses the things teachers really need to know to build the classrooms children need. Written by Tom Bennett, independent behaviour advisor to the UK Department for Education.
A practical teacher training manual. It walks you through the training and initial teaching practice, offering practical advice and wisdom from the experienced vantage point of hindsight.
In this edition, Hamish Chalmers provides a primer on the key questions teachers and researchers have about the education of children learning English as an Additional Language (EAL).
Offers a fresh approach to professional development that focuses on building an individual teaching personality, rather than following a rule book. This book includes case studies and anecdotes, summaries and humorous illustrations to help teachers reflect on what it means to be a teacher, and why it is the most rewarding profession there is.
‘Tom Bennett is the voice of the modern teacher.’ - Stephen Drew , Senior Vice-Principal, Passmores Academy, UK, featured on Channel 4’s Educating Essex Do the findings from educational science ever really improve the day-to-day practice of classroom teachers? Education is awash with theories about how pupils best learn and teachers best teach, most often propped up with the inevitable research that ‘proves’ the case in point. But what can teachers do to find the proof within the pudding, and how can this actually help them on wet Wednesday afternoon?. Drawing from a wide range of recent and popular education theories and strategies, Tom Bennett highlights how much of what we think we know in schools hasn’t been ‘proven’ in any meaningful sense at all. He inspires teachers to decide for themselves what good and bad education really is, empowering them as professionals and raising their confidence in the classroom and the staffroom alike. Readers are encouraged to question and reflect on issues such Controversial, erudite and yet unremittingly entertaining, Tom includes practical suggestions for the classroom throughout. This book will be an ally to every teacher who’s been handed an instruction on a platter and been told, ‘the research proves it.’
Teaching isn't all about teaching, new teachers quickly realize that they need to be lion tamers too. This title tells teachers what the teacher training didn't, and offers strategies for dealing with the common, and extreme, classroom scenarios. It helps teachers, old and new, to assert their authority in the classroom.
The Bible is arguably the greatest masterpiece of literature ever produced. But what makes it great? Who decides whether it is great, accurate, or valid? Is one opinion or interpretation better than another? These are questions that are best left to the experts... right? Aging Gracelessly is the culmination of an 18-month study by the author to read the Bible, analyzing it from the perspective of a reluctant agnostic... and hopefully find in it a much anticipated inner peace. It is a genuine attempt to investigate the "Good Book" without the bias and the influence of others.
Why research in education doesn't always mean what it claims, and what you can do about it
Exploring the practical application of educational theories, this book addresses the gap between research and real-world teaching. It emphasizes actionable strategies for teachers to discover effective methods that resonate in everyday classroom scenarios. By focusing on tangible outcomes, it equips educators with tools to enhance their teaching practices, particularly in challenging situations. The aim is to bridge the divide between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation, ultimately benefiting both teachers and students.
researchED is an educator-led organisation with the goal of bridging the gap between research and practice. In the latest book in this accessible and punchy series, Karen Wespieser explores the latest research surrounding pupils with special educational needs.
In Running the Room: The Teacher's Guide to Behaviour, Tom Bennett rewrote the book on behaviour management, and outlined the psychology and dynamics underpinning student habits. In this companion, he goes into more detail about how to apply those principles to the classroom.