Powering Up Children: The Learning Power Approach to primary teaching

Guy Claxton and Becky Carlzon have written a book called "Powering Up Children" that harnesses the design principles of the Learning Power Approach to provide effective teaching strategies for the primary school classroom. The Learning Power Approach (LPA) aims to develop pupils as confident and capable learners, empowering teachers to nurture positive habits of mind that will better prepare students for later life. The book offers a thorough explanation of how the LPAs core components apply to the primary school level and provides classroom examples for different age groups and curricular areas.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 20 December 2018
Publisher: Crown House Publishing

In their groundbreaking book, "Powering Up Children: The Learning Power Approach," Guy Claxton and Becky Carlzon unlock the powerful design principles of the Learning Power Approach to offer a comprehensive and effective teaching resource for primary school classrooms. The Learning Power Approach (LPA) is a pedagogical framework that seeks to empower all pupils to become confident and capable learners, equipped with the skills and mindset to independently choose, design, research, pursue, troubleshoot, and evaluate their learning. This approach not only enhances teachers' ability to deliver content, knowledge, and skills but also fosters the development of positive habits of mind that will prepare students for success in both their academic and personal lives.

Building upon the foundations established in Guy's earlier book, "The Learning Power Approach," this new installment seamlessly integrates the principles of the LPA into the primary school context. Guy and Becky provide a thorough explanation of how the core components of the LPA apply to this level of education, offering practical insights and classroom examples that demonstrate their practical application across different age groups (from early years to age 11) and various curricular areas. The book showcases how the LPA can be effectively integrated into literacy, numeracy, science, history, art, and physical education, fostering a holistic and well-rounded education for young learners.

Whether you are a newly qualified or experienced primary school teacher, "Powering Up Children: The Learning Power Approach" is an invaluable resource that will empower you to create engaging and effective learning environments that empower your students to reach their full potential.

Weight: 714g
Dimension: 217 x 179 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785833373