Product reviews for Inspirational Teachers Inspirational Learners

Ranging from The Beano`s Bash Street Kids to Lorenz`s butterfly effect, and with words such as `joy`, `passion`, `awe and wonder` featuring throughout, this book is certainly an inspirational read. Although aimed more towards primary teachers, the ideas it contains are equally applicable to the secondary sector.

Will Ryan captures some of the really pertinent agendas of today`s educational world, arguing strongly for schools to place inspiring children and young people at the heart of curriculum development and school improvement. Contained within the book are amusing but thought-provoking anecdotes which encapsulate the thinking behind the practice.

Whilst each chapter can be read individually, the sum is far more than its parts and the book offers strong messages to school leaders and classroom teachers who may be feeling disempowered by government edicts and who would prefer to put joy and a passion for real learning back in the classroom but perhaps lack the courage. This is a book of hope for twenty first century education and those who work within it.