Product reviews for The Expert Teacher

The Expert Teacher is a unique book which offers both a synthesis of educational research and a practical insight into what works in the classroom. More importantly it is borne out of years of hard-won experience and trial and error.

I have been lucky enough to work alongside Darren Mead for many years - and during my rounds of classrooms I would frequently stop, fascinated, to watch Darren in action. His ability to break down and reflect on the learning process and how best to teach his students is extraordinary. It is these insights, along with the wisdom attained over a career spent reading and researching about teaching and learning, that have been captured in The Expert Teacher. His emphasis on pedagogical content knowledge and the obstacles that get in the way of students' learning is fundamental. And in an era in which subject leaders have become mired in data analysis and performance tables, this represents a refreshing reminder of excellent practice.



Essential reading for those teachers, subject leaders and senior leaders in education who want to go beyond the quick fix and tips and tricks and take their first steps to truly understanding what mastery looks like in practice.