Richard Wheadon – författare

What makes some students thrive while others struggle? This exciting book reveals how teachers can help young people become expert learners—curious, resilient, and capable of thinking for themselves.Drawing on educational and psychological research, this book explores three key themes—how we learn, the challenges of thinking, and habit formation—providing a clear practical framework to help students develop more effective, lasting learning habits. It explains how students absorb and forget information, the limits of working memory, the importance of self-control, and how cognitive biases affect decision-making alongside strategies to foster critical thinking. Providing actionable guidance for supporting learning in school and at home, this book includes:Memorable stories of real experiences and case studies designed to create an emotional impact and help ideas about learning habits "stick" with readersStudent-friendly demonstrations of scientific experiments which can be downloaded from www.routledge.com/9781041096382, showing surprising and counterintuitive aspects of how we learn, think, and form habitsChapter summaries, images, and a dedicated scenarios chapter to make the key messages easy to follow, revisit, and applyWith additional guidance on the role of AI in education and using technology effectively, this is essential reading for teachers and parents wanting to help children and young people develop effective, sustainable learning habits.

What makes some students thrive while others struggle? This exciting book reveals how teachers can help young people become expert learners-curious, resilient, and capable of thinking for themselves.Drawing on educational and psychological research, this book explores three key themes-how we learn, the challenges of thinking, and habit formation-providing a clear practical framework to help students develop more effective, lasting learning habits. It explains how students absorb and forget information, the limits of working memory, the importance of self-control, and how cognitive biases affect decision-making alongside strategies to foster critical thinking. Providing actionable guidance for supporting learning in school and at home, this book includes: Memorable stories of real experiences and case studies designed to create an emotional impact and help ideas about learning habits "e;stick"e; with readers Student-friendly demonstrations of scientific experiments which can be downloaded from www.routledge.com/9781041096382, showing surprising and counterintuitive aspects of how we learn, think, and form habits Chapter summaries, images, and a dedicated scenarios chapter to make the key messages easy to follow, revisit, and apply With additional guidance on the role of AI in education and using technology effectively, this is essential reading for teachers and parents wanting to help children and young people develop effective, sustainable learning habits.

What makes some students thrive while others struggle? This exciting book reveals how teachers can help young people become expert learners-curious, resilient, and capable of thinking for themselves.Drawing on educational and psychological research, this book explores three key themes-how we learn, the challenges of thinking, and habit formation-providing a clear practical framework to help students develop more effective, lasting learning habits. It explains how students absorb and forget information, the limits of working memory, the importance of self-control, and how cognitive biases affect decision-making alongside strategies to foster critical thinking. Providing actionable guidance for supporting learning in school and at home, this book includes: Memorable stories of real experiences and case studies designed to create an emotional impact and help ideas about learning habits "e;stick"e; with readers Student-friendly demonstrations of scientific experiments which can be downloaded from www.routledge.com/9781041096382, showing surprising and counterintuitive aspects of how we learn, think, and form habits Chapter summaries, images, and a dedicated scenarios chapter to make the key messages easy to follow, revisit, and apply With additional guidance on the role of AI in education and using technology effectively, this is essential reading for teachers and parents wanting to help children and young people develop effective, sustainable learning habits.

What makes some students thrive while others struggle? This exciting book reveals how teachers can help young people become expert learners—curious, resilient, and capable of thinking for themselves.Drawing on educational and psychological research, this book explores three key themes—how we learn, the challenges of thinking, and habit formation—providing a clear practical framework to help students develop more effective, lasting learning habits. It explains how students absorb and forget information, the limits of working memory, the importance of self-control, and how cognitive biases affect decision-making alongside strategies to foster critical thinking. Providing actionable guidance for supporting learning in school and at home, this book includes:Memorable stories of real experiences and case studies designed to create an emotional impact and help ideas about learning habits "stick" with readersStudent-friendly demonstrations of scientific experiments which can be downloaded from www.routledge.com/9781041096382, showing surprising and counterintuitive aspects of how we learn, think, and form habitsChapter summaries, images, and a dedicated scenarios chapter to make the key messages easy to follow, revisit, and applyWith additional guidance on the role of AI in education and using technology effectively, this is essential reading for teachers and parents wanting to help children and young people develop effective, sustainable learning habits.

Supply or substitute educators play a crucial role in keeping classrooms running and student learning on track. However, stepping into an unfamiliar classroom, with students you’ve never met and minimal guidance, is far more challenging than it may seem. Drawing on over 20 years of classroom and leadership experience, this practical guide explores how temporary teachers can navigate the complex world of unfamiliar schools, build meaningful connections with students, and develop a strong professional identity.Each chapter is designed to support you in managing the unique demands of being a temporary teacher. You’ll learn how to maintain high expectations, manage behaviour, build credibility, and create meaningful learning opportunities, even under pressure. Throughout there are real-life stories and examples from temporary teachers around the world, and expert insights from current teachers and school leaders to illustrate how the ideas in the book can be applied in different contexts.More than a handbook for cover work, this book is a toolkit for professional growth, confidence, and belonging. Whether you’re aiming for permanent roles or excelling in temporary positions, it will empower you to see yourself as a skilled professional, make a lasting impact on students, and rediscover your sense of purpose in the classroom.