Main description:

John Hattie, one of the most respected and renowned Education researchers in the world provides a simple 10 step plan for parents to nurture and develop their children's learning.

Draws on his globally famous Visible Learning research

Applicable for children of all ages

Includes advice on choosing the right school, communicating effectively with teachers and being the 'first learner' for your child

10 simple steps can be followed by any parent or carer to support learning and maximise the potential of their children

Contents:

The Main Messages - The 10 mind frames Part I: Setting the scene 1. I have appropriately high expectations 2. I make reasonable demands and am highly responsive to my child 3. I am not alone II: The foundations to develop learners 4. I develop my child's skill, will and sense of thrill 5. I love learning 6. I know the power of feedback and success thrives on errors III: Learning and schooling 7. I am a parent not a teacher 8. I expose my child to language, language, language IV. The big picture story 9. I appreciate that my child is not perfect, nor am I 10. I am an evaluator of my impact Glossary Appendix: The evidence