The Alps Approach Resource Book: Accelerated Learning in Primary Schools

Alistair Smith is the leading UK trainer in the use of Accelerated Learning techniques in the classroom. His methods are used with startling success by thousands of teachers and lecturers in the UK and abroad. His reputation as a writer and presenter is based on thorough research and an ability to communicate fresh ideas in a lively, engaging and challenging way. Nicola Call started her teaching career in Inner London, rising rapidly to become Deputy Head of three primary schools. When she met Alistair Smith, Nicola was beginning to put theory into practice at her school on the outskirts of London's Heathrow airport. The most measurable result of this work was when 100 per cent of her Year 6 students attained Level 5 in their science SATs, but of equal importance was the incredible academic confidence of the children who experienced these methods. Nicola now lives in California where she combines writing with research into Accelerated Learning work in schools.

The Alps (Accelerated Learning in Primary Schools) Resource Book is structured carefully to extend the theoretical and practical advice given in the Alps approach and provides hands-on materials for classroom teachers and for those who teach outside of the classroom. Includes over 1000 useful ideas to accelerate the learning of their children. The resource includes: useful ideas to accelerate learing; Affirmation posters for the classroom; The 50 best homeworks; How to make target setting easy, fun and useful; Rules and guidelines for positive behavior; How to help children better understand their brain and get it to work; Advice on managing attention and dealing with groups; Ways to improve test performance; Sample school policies; 70 brain-break activities that connect to learning; Lists of the best music for learning; and much more.

Preface to the first edition; Foreword; Preface; How to use this book; Acknowledgements; Introduction - Extending the horizons of possibility; Part one - Establishing base camp; Part two - Into the foothills of learning; Part three - The learning journey; Part four - Appendices; Index of resources