Schools of Thought

Lessons to learn from schools doing things differently

David James, Jane Lunnon

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Bloomsbury Education
04 June 2024

Philosophy & theory of education; Educational strategies & policy; Schools; Advice on education

Gain fascinating insights into schools with distinctive philosophies from around the world and reflect on the lessons we can learn for our own schools and classrooms. Hear how leaders teach creativity at The Royal Ballet School, how faith schools foster curiosity and critical thinking, and how schools in Silicon Valley take lessons from the world of tech.

With exclusive interviews from 30 unique schools worldwide, Schools of Thought will prompt you to ask penetrating questions of your own practice and challenge you to think more broadly and more deeply about the principles and practices behind education in a changing world.

A must-read for the thoughtful educator who wants to expand their horizons and learn from a diverse range of schools in developing their vision, values and ethos and prepare their pupils for the modern world.

By: David James, Jane Lunnon
Imprint: Bloomsbury Education
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 9mm
ISBN: 9781472988461
ISBN 10: 1472988469
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 04 June 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction 1: Faith schools 2: Single-sex schooling 3: Traditional and progressive approaches to education 4: Schools with a focus on creativity 5: Developing curricula and assessment 6: Use of technology in schools 7: Wellbeing in schools Conclusion

David James has been a teacher for over 20 years. He has edited and written a number of textbooks for Cambridge University Press and Hodder. He has co-edited two collections of essays for Routledge: World Class and The State of Independence. He is a fortnightly columnist for the TES and also occasionally contributes to mainstream publications (most recently to The Critic). David is also an experienced inspector of schools. Follow David @drdavidajames. Jane Lunnon has been a teacher for over 20 years and has had a variety of roles including Senior Deputy Head at Wellington College, Deputy Head at Prior's Field School and Head of Wimbledon High School. Jane is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company Education Committee, a trustee of the Royal Springboard Foundation, sits on the Board of Governors of Newland House and King Edward’s School, Witley, is secretary of the GSA London Region Heads division and sits on the HMC Universities Committee. She is currently head of Alleyn's School in London. You can follow Jane @_JaneLunnon.

Reviews for Schools of Thought: Lessons to learn from schools doing things differently

A fascinating, thought-provoking book that more than fulfils its aim to promote debate and to encourage reflection on the purpose and ethos of schools in what is an increasingly complex global environment. * Patrick Derham, Former Head Master of Westminster School @PatrickDerham *