Making Every Lesson Count

Packed with practical teaching strategies,

Making Every Lesson Count bridges the gap

between research findings and classroom

practice. Shaun Allison and Andy Tharby

examine the evidence behind what makes

great teaching and explore how to

implement this in the classroom to make

a difference to learning. They distil

teaching and learning down into six core

principles challenge, explanation,

modelling, practice, feedback and

questioning and show how these can

inspire an ethos of excellence and

growth, not only in individual classrooms

but across a whole school too. Combining robust evidence from a range of fields with the practical wisdom of experienced, effective classroom teachers, the book is a complete toolkit of strategies that teachers can use every lesson to make that lesson count. There are no gimmicky ideas here just high impact, focused teaching that results in great learning, every lesson, every day. To demonstrate how attainable this is, the book contains a number of case studies from a number of professionals who are successfully embedding a culture of excellence and growth in their schools.

Making Every Lesson Count offers an evidence-informed alternative to restrictive Ofsted-driven definitions of great teaching, empowering teachers to deliver great lessons and celebrate high-quality practice. Suitable for all teachers including trainee teachers, NQTs, and experienced teachers who want quick and easy ways to enhance their practice and make every lesson count.

Educational Book Award winner 2016

Judges' comments: A highly practical and interesting resource with loads of information and uses to support and inspire teachers of all levels of experience. An essential staffroom book.