Why a guide to learning?

Learning girls

The word ‘learning' seems to be used more and more frequently nowadays, but on closer examination it is often the case that something else is being talked about.

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We are living in a world where knowledge is expanding rapidly.
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In some cases new fads and fashions make things worse, not better. By recognising how learning is being talked about around you, you may be able more easily to navigate the terrain of learning in school life.

These pages aim to give students and NQs a broader understanding of what learning is really all about and where the debate is today.

Teachers can play a key role in making real some of the rhetoric about a learning society. We are living in a world where knowledge is expanding rapidly, and is no longer the province of a small elite. Every individual's learning landscape could become richer and more connected: learning can be recognised in every part of life, rather than it being merely the province of schools and colleges. Teachers, as professionals in learning, can make a vibrant contribution to such a life for young people and can act as formative guides to their lives of learning.

Resources

Ready steady teach

Ready steady teach!

Your first teaching job marks an incredibly exciting time ahead but as well as excitement you may also feel apprehension.You certainly won't be alone in this. Knowing where to turn for help and advice before you start work will assist you to thrive, not just survive, in this all-important year. That’s why we’ve created this booklet for you. Not only does it include tips on things like parents’ evenings, writing reports or disciplining pupils, it also guides you through the various ways ATL can provide advice and support.

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