21st Century School Assembly and Classroom Activities - Brossura

Ryan, Will

9781781350072: 21st Century School Assembly and Classroom Activities

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1781350078 ISBN 13: 9781781350072

Casa editrice: Independent Thinking Pr, 2014

Challenging times call for challenging assemblies. Global warming, depleted resources, conflicts, disease, and the growing gap between the haves and the have-nots. With a focus on citizenship, spirituality, values, and taking responsibility, this is for schools looking to develop the next generation of thinkers who might just save the world.

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Recensione:

OK, I have to be honest in admitting that I am somewhat of a Will Ryan fanboy , so was very interested to see what he could do with the traditional school assembly. There was no way that a Will Ryan assembly could be traditional, was there? I got my copy at school and lost the next hour going through the different themes, which are brave but so vital for children growing up in this world. As Will says in his book, Inspirational Teachers Inspirational Learners, Children get just one childhood and it should be memorable and life forming . He shows that this includes what can be the dullest part of the school day. I decided to trial one of the assemblies that afternoon, choosing Buy One Get One Free: Is it a good thing or a bad thing? . I chose to go for a four star assembly and so entered the hall clutching some packets of strawberries and raspberries. Whilst this allowed me to grab the children s attention, what was clear was that Will s approach to these assemblies grabs the children, challenging their perceptions but making them think about the world in which they are growing up. This book gives teachers the chance to use assemblies to bring awe, wonder and spirituality into school which is something that Will has sought to do not only as a Head but also as an advisor. This book will challenge your children to consider the questions which are sometimes uncomfortable but vital to tackle. I love the idea of the three different tariffs of assembly on offer it does mean that it is a gift from above for the no-notice assembly but also a great resource for the all-singing variety. Thank you, Will! --Bill Lord, Head Teacher, Long Sutton Community Primary School, former National Strategies Literacy Advisor

Wow! This is a must have for all of us who lead school assemblies and want to engage with pupils with relevant world issues that will touch their hearts and open their minds. Will Ryan's book is a rich and thought-provoking resource for assemblies and classroom work. Will's spiritually uplifting and challenging text, combined with Jane Hewitt's superb mind-grabbing photographs, puts this book in a league of its own. I am delighted to recommend it to schools, as it will give pupils a truly educative and uplifting experience, helping them to develop all aspects of themselves as humane people. --Dr. Neil Hawkes, Founder of the International Values-based Education Trust (IVET), International Consultant and Trainer in Values-based Education (VbE) and Leadership

What a stimulating and thought provoking resource! The content is current and topical and presented in a thought-provoking manner. The excellent quality of the pictures sets the emotive backcloth for relevant thought and reflection. --Shane Jarman, Head Teacher, Denaby Main Primary School, Doncaster

L'autore:

Will Ryan has worked in schools in Rotherham, South Yorkshire for over thirty years as a teacher, head teacher and Local Authority Adviser. As a head teacher he led a school that prized itself on genuine pupil creativity and was described by Ofsted as ?outstanding’. He is a speaker and Associate of Independent Thinking.

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