Product reviews for Zest for Learning

Zest for Learning is a thought-provoking book which builds upon the authors' previous stimulating work on teaching creative thinking and developing tenacity in the face of difficulty.

The book's key focus is on developing a zest for learning by creating an environment in which learners are not merely going through the motions of interaction but are really engaged as active participants in the process of learning. Bill Lucas and Ellen Spencer highlight the point that zestful learners drive themselves both individually and as a team to take on new challenges and to learn from a flow of practical activities which extend performance levels.

The book includes a wide variety of stimulating discussions within sections focused on developing a framework, cultivating zest in a wide range of practical arenas, and gaining awareness and insight into examples of excellent practice within a variety of establishments. The range of skills and strategies discussed are relevant not merely for teachers but also for those involved in promoting performance levels in sport, business and community groups.