(I thought of combining the last two, and write a book called Teach Like Nobody’s Watching While Your Hair is on Fire but decided that it is too disturbing, and would probably condemn me to a life of school consultancy. Author: Major General Paul Nanson Publisher: Century Details: 160pp; £12.99 ISBN: 9781529124811. How different from today.New teachers should be given reading lists that contain books that are not about teaching: such a restricted diet inevitably leads to deficient thinking.And he has advice for school leaders, too: right or wrong, make a decision, he says: “It is better to be doing something with momentum than sitting in a ditch like a stationary target.”Clearly, the market shows that these books, and those consultants, are meeting a need – otherwise they would not be flourishing as they are, tweeting about their fabulous lives of marking-free, international travel.Indeed, our PGCE course leader was heard to ask about an initiative whether it was “fine in practice, but does it work in theory?” I still wonder if he was joking, but suspect that, in those relentlessly dogma-driven, progressive 1990s, he wasn’t.Dissonant voices, and contrary views matter, as do new perspectives. I don’t think so.As in the army, failing schools invariably have dysfunctional senior management teams who do not communicate with their staff.It only takes a moment and you'll get access to more news, plus courses, jobs and teaching resources tailored to youNanson shows us what works under the most testing conditions. Its stated aims are to dispel myths about the Academy and provide thoughts on good leadership.The value of time to think – “taking a knee” – follows, as does the importance of preparation. Learn fromfailure. Modern and counter-intuitive, with its lessons ranging from making your bed and ironing your shirt to achieving discipline, emotional intelligence, resilience and fast decision-making under pressure, the book draws on first-hand experiences from war as well as the leadership lessons … I recently came across an obituary of a headmaster who said,40 years ago, “you are really here for one main thing: to acquire the righthabits for life”, and “there is little point in a polished veneer if theinterior is rotten”.
)We should look at ourselves, at the faith we have in our ability to do our jobs well.
Going back to thelast point where you knew where you were sounds like a useful technique.Sorry, this product is unavailable. Lawyers? Stand up straight: 10 life lessons from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst by Dr Stephen Carey February 24, 2020 February 24, 2020 Experimental Feature: Audio Read Version
Now discover yours.' Go back to the last point you knew where you were.Take time to think. Work as a team. What other profession would welcome so many unqualified people into their place of work and politely listen, while they were told they were doing it all wrong? The book nicely highlights how suchbehavioural changes can in turn lead to helpful cognitive and emotionalchanges, and is vividly illustrated by reference to experiences from theauthor’s career.The aim of sharing thoughts on good leadership which wouldbe of value to a wider civilian audience seems to have been well achieved; inan interesting way, and with both clarity and with aplomb.This small book succinctly crystallises some quitefundamental concepts, has emotional resonance, and may well be of significantpractical value. Not only are they the most monitored and tracked generation of teachers ever, but they also have to climb over a mountain of edu-books that seems to grow every day. Prepare. Please choose a different combination.The first chapter looks at effective habits: look good, feelgood. And we should seek to learn from each other, and to trust in our own professional judgement and experience.But the advice he gives is the sort that you do not learn on a PGCE course, or that is often not discussed at school.PGCE students in 2020 must be bewildered by the choice of books publishers are mainlining to Amazon every week.David James is deputy head (academic) at a leading UK independent schoolAnd the explosion of publishing around schools is matched only by the unstoppable rise in the number of school consultants, all of whom seem to make a very good living telling teachers how they should be doing their jobs.The reading lists were heavy in theory but light in number. Facing one’s fears and weaknesses, teamwork, discipline, the need for a level head under pressure, humour, positivity, going the extra mile, and persistence are just a few of the qualities highlighted.Look good, feel good. Going back to the last point you knew whereyou were and examine what went well at that point – to help avoid panic. Farfrom limiting this to military exercises, the author extrapolates this to lifein general.So, what is the verdict? Is the book of any value to the wider audience? Doctors? Once ingrained they may prove of some enduring value,both for resilience and effectiveness.The book resonates well with what we know of psychologicaldevelopment. Next, team-work is covered: its purpose, the need for morale, and honesty in leadership. Stand Up Straight applies 10 simple but transformative lessons that every officer is taught during their time at the world-famous military academy. Of standards, cohesion, discipline, making beds and cleaning shoes. New teachers have it tough. Maintain direction. Stand Up Straight: 10 life lessons from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.