In the Zone aims to ensure that children's learning is firmly at the forefront of everything a teacher does in their professional life.Written in the conviction that education is far more than a means to improved exam results, Mike Lansdown focuses relentlessly on learning, thinking and the importance of challenge in ensuring children achieve what they can - both in class and beyond.Including chapters on Creativity, The Terror of Error...

In the Zone argues that challenge is an essential element of true learning, without which there can be no progress. It brings together supportive materials to encourage teachers to reflect on their present practice, take sensible risks with their teaching, and understand the importance of enjoyment and engagement for both teachers and pupils.At a time when test and examination results still dominate the educational landscape, there is a need to focus on, a...

This is a quick and handy guide to evidencing and meeting Part 1 of the Teachers’ Standards for trainee teachers. It looks at every strand of Part 1 of the Standards, encourages critical reflection throughout and puts pupil learning and progress at the heart of things while detailing how you can best evidence this. It includes:a general introduction to the Standards and how to meet them;a clear explanation of each strand of the Standards in easy to follow English;