Table of Contents

1. What is the point in theory?
2. The classroom environment
3. Planning for learning
4. Motivating learners
5. Developing learners′ thinking
6. Learning with others
7. Co-constructing learning
8. Mixing it up
9. Innovative teaching
10. Resilience

About the Author

Carol Thompson is a Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education at the University of Bedfordshire. An experienced teacher and researcher, she has a focus on developing teacher agency and creativity.  Her current role is focussed on designing and supporting programmes for teachers in post-compulsory education and she is an active member of the Institute of Research in Education.