Better than Best Practice

Developing teaching and learning through dialogue

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Elementary
Cover of the book Better than Best Practice by Adam Lefstein, Julia Snell, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Adam Lefstein, Julia Snell ISBN: 9781134653898
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: November 12, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Adam Lefstein, Julia Snell
ISBN: 9781134653898
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: November 12, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Better than Best Practice offers a new way of thinking about classroom practice, professional development, and improving teaching and learning. This companion book and website together offer a selection of rich and realistic video-based case studies, context and narrative, step-by-step guidance through key issues, and commentary and debate from a range of expert contributors. 

Carefully chosen video clips from primary school literacy lessons show real teachers in a variety of often knotty situations: classroom conversations that take unexpected turns; grappling with assessment; managing disagreements, to name a few. The book explores the educational potential of classroom talk and, in particular, the promise and problems of dialogic pedagogy. 

With an emphasis on the complexity and ‘messiness’ of teaching, Better than Best Practice considers how to learn from observing and discussing practice in order to develop professional judgment. It offers practical advice on how to organise and facilitate video-based professional development in which teachers share their practice with colleagues in order to learn from one another’s challenges, problems, dilemmas and breakthroughs. 

This exciting new resource argues that critical discussions of practice, which highlight dilemmas instead of prescribing solutions, help to develop and support thoughtful, flexible, and insightful practitioners: an approach that is better than best practice.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Better than Best Practice offers a new way of thinking about classroom practice, professional development, and improving teaching and learning. This companion book and website together offer a selection of rich and realistic video-based case studies, context and narrative, step-by-step guidance through key issues, and commentary and debate from a range of expert contributors. 

Carefully chosen video clips from primary school literacy lessons show real teachers in a variety of often knotty situations: classroom conversations that take unexpected turns; grappling with assessment; managing disagreements, to name a few. The book explores the educational potential of classroom talk and, in particular, the promise and problems of dialogic pedagogy. 

With an emphasis on the complexity and ‘messiness’ of teaching, Better than Best Practice considers how to learn from observing and discussing practice in order to develop professional judgment. It offers practical advice on how to organise and facilitate video-based professional development in which teachers share their practice with colleagues in order to learn from one another’s challenges, problems, dilemmas and breakthroughs. 

This exciting new resource argues that critical discussions of practice, which highlight dilemmas instead of prescribing solutions, help to develop and support thoughtful, flexible, and insightful practitioners: an approach that is better than best practice.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Culture and Politics by Adam Lefstein, Julia Snell
Cover of the book Robert Armin and Shakespeare's Performed Songs by Adam Lefstein, Julia Snell
Cover of the book British and American Foundings of Parliamentary Science, 1774–1801 by Adam Lefstein, Julia Snell
Cover of the book Reading the Adolescent Romance by Adam Lefstein, Julia Snell
Cover of the book Labor Relations and Human Resource Management in China by Adam Lefstein, Julia Snell
Cover of the book Global Tourism by Adam Lefstein, Julia Snell
Cover of the book Philosophy Goes to the Movies by Adam Lefstein, Julia Snell
Cover of the book Understanding the Many by Adam Lefstein, Julia Snell
Cover of the book Germany, Europe and the Persistence of Nations by Adam Lefstein, Julia Snell
Cover of the book The Role of the European Investment Bank (RLE Banking & Finance) by Adam Lefstein, Julia Snell
Cover of the book Secessionism and Separatism in Europe and Asia by Adam Lefstein, Julia Snell
Cover of the book Greek Science of the Hellenistic Era by Adam Lefstein, Julia Snell
Cover of the book Building and Restoring Respectful Relationships in Schools by Adam Lefstein, Julia Snell
Cover of the book Governance and Public Management by Adam Lefstein, Julia Snell
Cover of the book Capitalizing on Knowledge by Adam Lefstein, Julia Snell
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy