Teacher proof

Tom Bennett
Routledge
2013 | 232pp | £17.99 (PB)
ISBN 9780415631266

In his book, Tom Bennett investigates the proof behind many of the popular education theories promoted to the unsuspecting teacher by local education authorities and senior leaders under pressure to improve results, like a magic potion capable of solving all ills.

The author researches the proof behind many of the most widely accepted pieces of educational research. These include a variety of theories that many teachers will have encountered, including multiple intelligences, cooperative learning, emotional intelligence, learning to learn, the three-part lesson and thinking hats. He takes each theory in turn and works backwards to see what research is quoted to justify the claims.