Product Description

Nothing strikes such fear into the heart of the over-worked, undervalued teacher as the prospect of inspection. Perhaps it is because we feel it often involves being measured against and inserted into a de-humanizing four-point scale. Few of us glow with pride when we are awarded the dubious title of Satisfactory; even more frustrating sometimes can be arriving second at the finishing line with a "didn't-quite-make-it" Good. So how do we ensure that the much coveted "Outstanding" box gets ticked? And why do an elite few keep it such a privileged fellowship? "Pimp Your Lesson" reveals, in detail, the secrets to impressing the pants off your observer, whether it be your Head of Department, Headteacher, Mentor or - worse still - Ofsted!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4404 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 146 pages

About the Author
Isabella Wallace is an experienced teacher, working in the secondary sector. She has worked at Senior Curriculum level, has extensive experience of mentoring trainee teachers and of providing training sessions for PGCE students. Isabella has experienced both sides of the lesson observation process - as assessors and assessed, and knows exactly what's needed to make a lesson outstanding. Leah Kirkman is an experienced teacher, working in the secondary sector.

Customer Reviews

pimp your lessons
I really love this book. Its a great fun read and makes loads of sense. Although for mainly for secondary level , its ideas can be easily adapted to any lesson. A popular book with my friends, they need to buy their own!

A first class first
This is an excellent and very useful book. From first dipping into it, I thought it was a compulsively good read. A superb catalogue of really helpful advice. Accessible and practical. A refreshing look at how to prepare, survive and enjoy inspection / observation.

Great book
I am a student teacher and I bought the book cause the front cover looked interesting, something different. It is great for explaining about lesson plans and all the essential aspects that should be in them. It also has some good ideas, hints and tips to keep the children motivated during those ten minutes when everyone finishes there work early and your fed up handing out those same old word searches. This book definitely holds your hand all the way whilst writing out your first lesson plan-and once you have the template saved on you computer i would be amazed if anyone went back to there scribbled notes. Definitely worth buying for anyone unsure what a perfect lesson plan should be like!!!