Table of Contents

CONTENTS: 1. Beyond Bulimic Learning; 2. If there is no such thing as 'best practice', how can we improve teaching?; 3. Stimulating thinking, creating challenge, extending learning; 4. 'Facts along are wanted in life.' The unwelcome return of Mr Gradgrind; 5. 'Everyone is his own boss.' Current threats to educational attainment in German schools; 6. Whip me with carrots: The role of motivation in education and training; 7. Teaching and learning in context ... with a little help from the web; 8. Harnessing the potential power of feedback; 9. Can we transform classrooms and colleges within transforming the role of the state?; CODA: The Secretary of State for Education I would like

Promotional Information

'Beyond Bulimic Learning goes beyond identifying a medical metaphor for a sick sector, it prescribes the educational remedies that could lead to its cure. Essential reading.' -- Joel Petrie Advanced Lecturer, Dyslexia Support & Teacher Education, The City of Liverpool College 'Frank Coffield's new book is refreshing, insightful, and deeply provocative. He presents robust challenge and wise proposals to counterbalance prevailing dubious and overly ideological educational, curriculum, and examination approaches. Most importantly, Frank Coffield has worked closely with current practitioners in Further Education colleges to ensure his work is not only theoretically sound, but also directly applicable in the classroom for those who really matter - the educators and the students. I highly recommend this riveting book as an informed source of wisdom for educator nourishment, practice improvement, dissent, and professional development.' -- Lynne Sedgmore CBE Executive Director, 157 Group of FE Colleges

About the Author

Frank Coffield is Emeritus Professor at the Institute of Education, University of London. Cristina Costa is Lecturer in Lifelong Learning (Technology Enhanced Learning) at the University of Strathclyde. Walter Müller is Emeritus Professor of School Pedagogy at the University of Würzburg, Germany. John Webber is the Professional Learning and Development Manager at Sussex Downs College, Lewes and Eastbourne.

Reviews

I highly recommend this riveting book as an informed source of wisdom for educator nourishment, practice improvement, dissent, and professional development.--Lynne Sedgmore CBE, Executive Director