Connect the Dots: The Collective Power of Relationships, Memory and Mindset in the Classroom

Connecting the Dots presents three key interconnected areas of focus that will have the most impact on teaching and learning. 1. Building Strong Relationships: creating a sense of belonging, establishing norms and high expectations; and understanding barriers, like unconscious bias and misconceptions, in order to break them down 2. Maximising Memory: managing cognitive load, using effective learning strategies, planning for long term retention and application of knowledge 3. Cultivating Learning Mindsets: building self-efficacy; developing metacognitive skills; and using feedback, goal setting and talk effectively Each of these three chapters lays out the research worth knowing and applies that research to ready-to-use teaching tools for real classrooms. The chapters conclude with detailed guides to support leadership in creating personalised professional learning sessions to turnkey these concepts to school staff. Connecting the Dots is a book for educators by educators. Conceived by lead author Tricia Taylor, who started as a teacher in the US but has been teaching in UK schools for nearly two decades as well as running her consultancy, Tailored Practice, and co-authored by Nina Dibner a veteran US educator and founder of PowerTools, an American educational consulting firm, Connecting the Dots offers a transcontinental lens. Illustrated by Oliver Caviglioli, the graphics and layout make the book incredibly accessible and a joy to read.

Author: Tricia Taylor, Nina Dibner
Publisher: John Catt Educational
Published: 12/10/2019
Pages: 250
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.20h x 7.50w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9781912906369
ISBN10: 1912906368
BISAC Categories:
- Education | Professional Development
- Education | Teaching | General
- Education | Research

About the Author
Lead author Tricia Taylor started as a teacher in the US but has been teaching in UK schools for nearly two decades as well as running her consultancy, Tailored Practice. Co-author Nina Dibner is a veteran US educator and founder of PowerTools, an American educational consulting firm. Illustrated by Oliver Caviglioli.