The Thinking School: Developing a Dynamic Learning Community

In this book, headteacher and professional learning expert Dr Kulvarn Atwal presents a model that maximizes both formal and informal opportunities for staff development. Through peer learning, modelling, coaching and mentoring, engagement in research and other professional growth activities, the thinking school creates a dynamic collaborative culture that permeates the entire learning community. The Thinking School is a timely practical resource for schools and school leaders. It is essential reading for all those interested in education in school and for anyone who cares about teacher learning or children's learning

Author: Kulvarn Atwal
Publisher: John Catt Educational
Published: 11/19/2019
Pages: 140
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.80w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9781912906024
ISBN10: 1912906023
BISAC Categories:
- Education | Professional Development
- Education | Decision Making & Problem Solving
- Education | Leadership

About the Author
Dr Kulvarn Atwal has spent his entire career teaching and leading in East London schools, and is currently Executive Headteacher of two large primary schools. Kulvarn specialises in teacher professional learning. His doctoral thesis highlighted the factors that impact upon teacher engagement in professional learning activities, with a particular focus on action research. His research draws on theories of workplace learning to provide a practical model for schools. The model is designed to develop teacher learning activities that impact directly on pupil outcomes, and has been used to shape leadership practice across the UK and Europe.