Product reviews for Full On Learning

Zoë's book really does provide a must-have read, -˜a blueprint for teachers', for the 21st Century and beyond. It is invaluable for all educators, from the NQT to the nearly-retired; after all, as the author states, -˜Learning is far too important to be left to chance'.

Because -˜everything a teacher does and says in the classroom counts', Full On Learning helps us know, understand and learn about how to improve our practice to instigate the best possible learning opportunities for the young people in our care; learning that will help them now, and in a fast-changing and very uncertain future.

This book, -˜truly involves the reader in the learning' and emphasises the importance of planning and preparation, as well as the need for effective questioning and well-honed feedback. As such, Zoë helps us to explore the why, what, when and how to create successful learners, and therefore life-long learners, equipped to respond to a range of new situations and unforeseen predicaments.

I particularly like the Action Research questions which help the reader focus on how to bring to practice the ideas and themes explored in each of the chapters. These are perfect for developing self-reflecting practice and developing our own ideas towards how they can encompass and develop our very own Full On Learning experiences -¦ look out for the green boxes!

Finally, and of invaluable use to anyone in the challenging world of teaching, is the advice, suggestions and prompts that Zoë gives us on risk taking, emotional awareness, creative thinking and thinking cultures -” all in the name of creating powerful learners. Combine this with her tremendous insights into questioning and motivation and you have a wealth of techniques to create the learning entrepreneurs that we need for a successful society of tomorrow.

If you believe we all -˜have a duty to be curious', I urge you to buy this book, to -˜build your boat' and make a difference in your classrooms.