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Winning the H Factor: The Secrets of Happy Schools
Author: Alistair Smith
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br ReviewYou would expect something exceptional from these three practitioners and the book doesnt disappoint. You wont be able to put it down. It will make you smile, and more importantly, it will make your school smile too and increase the likelihood of countless pupils having happier and more fulfilled lives. Buy this for your staff library and read it yourself during the school holiday. If you do I guarantee youll enjoy next term better and your school will be a happier place. And when you read this, youll be convinced there could be no more worthwhile goal than this. Tim Brighouse, Commissioner for London Schools and visiting Professor at the Institute of Education at London University, UKA brave and timely book. Brave because it enters territory that historically we have tended to avoid... Timely because more than ever before there is a growing consensus that happiness and well-being are the issues that educators and all those concerned with childrens services should be focussing on. This book models its message - it is affirmative, optimistic and focused on change and growth. John West-Burnham, writer, teacher and consultant in education leadership, and Professor of Educational Leadership at St Marys University College, Twickenham, UK The H Factor is a seriously important book it is so well researched, socurrent and the perfect antidote for the climate we see so often envelop usand the children we work with. It was Barack Obama who resurrected that powerful four letter word HOPE. Alistair, John and Joanna have skilfully provided us with a route to ensurethat our schools and most importantly our children can do more than hope forhappier times!Richard GerverThis book offers a range of realistic suggestions which will support the reader as they work to achieve greater effectiveness personally, in their classrooms or in their schools... The organisation and layout of the book is clear, with a succinct summary of the books main points and suggestions for how to use it... Winning the H factor clearly presents the benefits of happy staff and students and the link between well-being and good learning outcomes... Further resources in the form of books and websites to follow up ideas and suggestions are included. Whilst the book is primarily aimed at those who work with children and young people in schools, particularly teachers and school leaders, others who work with young people in educational or social settings may also find it of interest. (Escalate )Although much of the book is given over to raise pupil morale and to improve their levels of enjoyment, the authors do (and refreshingly so) address the issue of making staff happy. ... This is an easy to read and well-balanced view of todays schools and of proven ways to promote a happy environment. Brian A S Patterson, Matters Arising (The Independent Magazine for Governors) Smith, an author, developer, and trainer, Jones, and Reid, a secondary teacher, explain how positivity leads to successful outcomes in schools, rather than being a result of them. They propose a happiness model, discuss theories of happiness, and detail techniques for making classrooms, schools, and individuals happier. They also examine the importance of social networks, the relationship of affluence to happiness, how childhood today is different, the benefits of happiness and what research reveals, and the importance of positive relationships and classroom climate. -Eithne OLeyne, BOOK NEWS, Inc.You would expect something exceptional from these three practitioners and the book doesnt disappoint. You wont be able to put it down. It will make you smile, and more importantly, it will make your school smile too and increase the likelihood of countless pupils having happier and more fulfilled lives. Buy this for your staff library and read it yourself during the school holiday. If you do I guarantee youll enjoy next term better and your school will be a happier place. And when you read this, youll be convinced there could be no more worthwhile goal than this. Tim Brighouse, Commissioner for London Schools and visiting Professor at the Institute of Education at London University, UKA brave and timely book. Brave because it enters territory that historically we have tended to avoid... Timely because more than ever before there is a growing consensus that happiness and well-being are the issues that educators and all those concerned with childrens services should be focussing on. This book models its message - it is affirmative, optimistic and focused on change and growth. John West-Burnham, writer, teacher and consultant in education leadership, and Professor of Educational Leadership at St Marys University College, Twickenham, UK The H Factor is a seriously important book it is so well researched, socurrent and the perfect antidote for the climate we see so often envelop usand the children we work with. It was Barack Obama who resurrected that powerful four letter word HOPE. Alistair, John and Joanna have skilfully provided us with a route to ensurethat our schools and most importantly our children can do more than hope forhappier times!Richard GerverThis book offers a range of realistic suggestions which will support the reader as they work to achieve greater effectiveness personally, in their classrooms or in their schools The organisation and layout of the book is clear, with a succinct summary of the books main points and suggestions for how to use it Winning the H factor clearly presents the benefits of happy staff and students and the link between well-being and good learning outcomes Further resources in the form of books and websites to follow up ideas and suggestions are included. Whilst the book is primarily aimed at those who work with children and young people in schools, particularly teachers and school leaders, others who work with young people in educational or social settings may also find it of interest. (, ) About the AuthorAlistair Smith is a leading trainer in modern learning methods and his techniques are used with startling success by thousands of teachers and parents in the UK and abroad. He is the chairperson of Alite a company he founded to work in the field of motivation, learning and training. Alistair has written award-winning books, featured on radio and television programmes, and spoken at conferences internationally.Sir John Jones was Headteacher of 3 schools over a period of 17 years and was a government adviser on a range of national initiatives. He is an Associate Director of ALITE Ltd, a board member of the Leading Aspect Award and sits on the Advisory Panel for the Curriculum Foundation. He is a renowned national and international speaker. He teaches part-time at Liverpool and Manchester Universities on Leadership and the Management of Change. John received a Knighthood in the New Years Honours List 2003 for services to education.Joanna Reid is a secondary school teacher, private tutor and educational copywriter. She is also a governor at her childrens school. She believes that all children deserve an education that inspires them to achieve their very best and that they, and their teachers, should thoroughly enjoy the process of learning.
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br ReviewYou would expect something exceptional from these three practitioners and the book doesnt disappoint. You wont be able to put it down. It will make you smile, and more importantly, it will make your school smile too and increase the likelihood of countless pupils having happier and more fulfilled lives. Buy this for your staff library and read it yourself during the school holiday. If you do I guarantee youll enjoy next term better and your school will be a happier place. And when you read this, youll be convinced there could be no more worthwhile goal than this. Tim Brighouse, Commissioner for London Schools and visiting Professor at the Institute of Education at London University, UKA brave and timely book. Brave because it enters territory that historically we have tended to avoid... Timely because more than ever before there is a growing consensus that happiness and well-being are the issues that educators and all those concerned with childrens services should be focussing on. This book models its message - it is affirmative, optimistic and focused on change and growth. John West-Burnham, writer, teacher and consultant in education leadership, and Professor of Educational Leadership at St Marys University College, Twickenham, UK The H Factor is a seriously important book it is so well researched, socurrent and the perfect antidote for the climate we see so often envelop usand the children we work with. It was Barack Obama who resurrected that powerful four letter word HOPE. Alistair, John and Joanna have skilfully provided us with a route to ensurethat our schools and most importantly our children can do more than hope forhappier times!Richard GerverThis book offers a range of realistic suggestions which will support the reader as they work to achieve greater effectiveness personally, in their classrooms or in their schools... The organisation and layout of the book is clear, with a succinct summary of the books main points and suggestions for how to use it... Winning the H factor clearly presents the benefits of happy staff and students and the link between well-being and good learning outcomes... Further resources in the form of books and websites to follow up ideas and suggestions are included. Whilst the book is primarily aimed at those who work with children and young people in schools, particularly teachers and school leaders, others who work with young people in educational or social settings may also find it of interest. (Escalate )Although much of the book is given over to raise pupil morale and to improve their levels of enjoyment, the authors do (and refreshingly so) address the issue of making staff happy. ... This is an easy to read and well-balanced view of todays schools and of proven ways to promote a happy environment. Brian A S Patterson, Matters Arising (The Independent Magazine for Governors) Smith, an author, developer, and trainer, Jones, and Reid, a secondary teacher, explain how positivity leads to successful outcomes in schools, rather than being a result of them. They propose a happiness model, discuss theories of happiness, and detail techniques for making classrooms, schools, and individuals happier. They also examine the importance of social networks, the relationship of affluence to happiness, how childhood today is different, the benefits of happiness and what research reveals, and the importance of positive relationships and classroom climate. -Eithne OLeyne, BOOK NEWS, Inc.You would expect something exceptional from these three practitioners and the book doesnt disappoint. You wont be able to put it down. It will make you smile, and more importantly, it will make your school smile too and increase the likelihood of countless pupils having happier and more fulfilled lives. Buy this for your staff library and read it yourself during the school holiday. If you do I guarantee youll enjoy next term better and your school will be a happier place. And when you read this, youll be convinced there could be no more worthwhile goal than this. Tim Brighouse, Commissioner for London Schools and visiting Professor at the Institute of Education at London University, UKA brave and timely book. Brave because it enters territory that historically we have tended to avoid... Timely because more than ever before there is a growing consensus that happiness and well-being are the issues that educators and all those concerned with childrens services should be focussing on. This book models its message - it is affirmative, optimistic and focused on change and growth. John West-Burnham, writer, teacher and consultant in education leadership, and Professor of Educational Leadership at St Marys University College, Twickenham, UK The H Factor is a seriously important book it is so well researched, socurrent and the perfect antidote for the climate we see so often envelop usand the children we work with. It was Barack Obama who resurrected that powerful four letter word HOPE. Alistair, John and Joanna have skilfully provided us with a route to ensurethat our schools and most importantly our children can do more than hope forhappier times!Richard GerverThis book offers a range of realistic suggestions which will support the reader as they work to achieve greater effectiveness personally, in their classrooms or in their schools The organisation and layout of the book is clear, with a succinct summary of the books main points and suggestions for how to use it Winning the H factor clearly presents the benefits of happy staff and students and the link between well-being and good learning outcomes Further resources in the form of books and websites to follow up ideas and suggestions are included. Whilst the book is primarily aimed at those who work with children and young people in schools, particularly teachers and school leaders, others who work with young people in educational or social settings may also find it of interest. (, ) About the AuthorAlistair Smith is a leading trainer in modern learning methods and his techniques are used with startling success by thousands of teachers and parents in the UK and abroad. He is the chairperson of Alite a company he founded to work in the field of motivation, learning and training. Alistair has written award-winning books, featured on radio and television programmes, and spoken at conferences internationally.Sir John Jones was Headteacher of 3 schools over a period of 17 years and was a government adviser on a range of national initiatives. He is an Associate Director of ALITE Ltd, a board member of the Leading Aspect Award and sits on the Advisory Panel for the Curriculum Foundation. He is a renowned national and international speaker. He teaches part-time at Liverpool and Manchester Universities on Leadership and the Management of Change. John received a Knighthood in the New Years Honours List 2003 for services to education.Joanna Reid is a secondary school teacher, private tutor and educational copywriter. She is also a governor at her childrens school. She believes that all children deserve an education that inspires them to achieve their very best and that they, and their teachers, should thoroughly enjoy the process of learning.
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