Publisher's Synopsis
A concise summary of the skills needed for successful teaching with additional related activities, ideal for staff development days, which have been tried and tested over a number of years in primary and secondary schools in the UK.
Foreword by Bill Rogers, international expert on behaviour management.
THE APPROACH
Though authority is ascribed to teachers, it is seen primarily as an agreement with students whereby both play their part. Authority is seen as earned rather than imposed.
The straightforward text describes good practice in key aspects of teaching. It includes 12 activities, invaluable for staff development days, which focus on:
- lively and enthusiastic self-presentation,
- developing self-awareness of helpful and unhelpful non-verbal behaviour,
- fostering relationships with students based on trust, and
- encouraging consistency among staff in their relationships with students.
WHY CALL IT A GAME?
The analogy of a game highlights three interrelated roles played by the teacher:
- the trainer/coach who imparts knowledge and skills,
- the team leader, who encourages, guides and supports individuals while fostering group solidarity and leading by example,
- and the referee, who maintains an orderly atmosphere in which learning can take place.
WHY 'BEYOND SURVIVAL?'
The aim is for teachers to improve their skills beyond the level of basic competence and to be able to enjoy the responsibility and privilege of working with student
