The Big Book of Independent Thinking (Paperback)
by Ian Gilbert at al (Author), Ian Gilbert (Editor)
Crown House Publishing
2006-07
ISBN: 1904424384
192 pages
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At regular points in their career every teacher should take the time to remind themselves why they went into teaching and this is the book that to do it. Exciting, inspirational, motivating yet down-to-earth a thinking and learning vitamin boost of a book. Lyn Bull Independent Education Consultant, G&T Consultant, MFL Consultant --Lyn Bull Independent Education Consultant, G&T Consultant, MFL Consultant
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The title in itself is attention grabbing for anyone who feels the system is no longer satisfying their needs as an educator. This is a book for pioneers, dreamers and realists. It contains ideas on different methodologies of how to impart information in a variety of ways that meets the needs of students in a formal educational system. However, those of you who are trainers in the business world, this book contains some interesting concepts that are just as important for education in the workplace. Corporate businesses are complaining that school, college and university leavers are not capable of entering the job market when they leave formal education. Ian Gilbert and his associates have since 1993 been quietly creating a grass roots evolution in attitude and skills of educators or should I say those who have ears to listen. Ian Gilbert has cleverly shown the power of joint venturing skills and techniques within the educational arena by compiling this book. Although it is aimed at teachers within the educational system, this book is highly practical for a trainer in the business arena. This book is designed to get educators to think outside the box for strategies which they can pass onto their students and/or clients so that they are better equipped to absorb information more effectively, apply it creatively, improve the bottom line of examination results or even the bottom line of a company . Independent thinking is also what brings about innovations that improve the quality of life for many. So whether it is emotional intelligence, modelling, enjoyment, creativity, the use of music, drama, imagination in learning, this is a truly stimulating book for those educators who wish to be at the forefront of independent thinking and producing greater results in a system that is being strangled with more and more red-tape. An enjoyable selection of how to and what do you think is contained within this book. Kathleen Ginn, Author of The Secret Learning Code and co-creator of Rapid Sensory Learning --Kathleen Ginn, Author of The Secret Learning Code and co-creator of Rapid Sensory Learning
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This book will make you rethink your whole approach to young people. With the benefits of not one but eight experts in their field, you will have all the ideas you ll need to motivate your students - and yourself. Stop struggling to get through to your students, get a copy of this book. Terry Hart, Director, Bookworms of Reigate, and former FE Lecturer --Terry Hart, Director, Bookworms of Reigate, and former FE Lecturer
Pete Henshaw,SecED,issue 114 September 21st 2006.
...this is no "how to" guide, but rather a book which aims to challenge you, make you think for yourself...
Dan Owen, Director of Specialisem, Westwood College, Leek
.. offers a good overview of some of the most exciting educational questions of the 21st Century.
Terry Hart, Director Bookworms of Reigate, and former FE Lecturer
This book will make you rethink your whole approach to young people. Stop struggling to get through to your students, get a copy of this book.
Product Description
Independent Thinking Ltd is a unique network of educational innovators and practitioners who work throughout the UK and abroad with children and their teachers and school leaders. It was established in 1993 by Ian Gilbert to enrich young people s lives by changing the way they think and so to change the world by delivering in-school training, development, coaching and consultancy. Ian achieved his objective by gathering together a disparate group of associates specialists in the workings of the brain, discipline, emotional intelligence, ICT, motivation, using music in learning, creativity and dealing with the disaffected. This book is a collection of the best work from his associates, including: How the Brian Works by Andrew Curran, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at Alder Hey Children s Hospital Living a Creative Life by Roy Leighton, author, coach, trainer and lecturer at the European Business School Build the Emotionally Intelligent School by Michael Brearley, author, trainer, coach and former head teacher On Love, Laughter and Learning by David Keeling, actor, drummer, magician, comedian and educationalist Music and the Mind by Nina Jackson, opera-trained music teacher and a specialist in special needs, music therapy and teacher training The Disciplined Approach by Jim Roberson, former American football player, coach and teacher Peek! Copy! Do! The Creative Use of IT in the Classroom by Guy Shearer, Director of the Learning Discovery Centre, Northampton The Best is the Enemy of the Good by Matt Gray, theatre director and teacher at Carnegie Mellon University The motto of Independent Thinking Ltd is to do things no one does or do things everyone does in a way no one does . With a chapter from each of the associates plus an introduction and commentary by Ian Gilbert, this book is meant to be dipped into and to get you thinking for yourself thinking about what you do, why you do what you do and whether doing it that way is the best thing at all.
Synopsis
Ten years ago a company called Independent Thinking was set up to "enrich people's lives by changing the way they think - and so to change the world". Since then Ian Gilbert and his unique team of associates have challenged, educated and entertained hundreds of thousands of young people, teachers, governors and educational decision makers across the UK and beyond. This book captures some of the organisation's best ideas and innovations in areas from neuroscience and learning skills to creativity, motivation and emotional intelligence. What's more, it will encourage you to follow the Independent Thinking motto: Do things no-one does or do things everyone does in a way no-one does.
About the Author
Founder and Managing Director of aptly named Independent Thinking Ltd, Ian Gilbert is the author of the bestselling Essential Motivation in the Classroom. He set up Independent Thinking Ltd to enrich the lives of young people by changing the way they think . He has worked with thousands of young people, teachers, parents and governors both in the UK and abroad.
