Penny Ogden

This fascinating book explores the true essence of teaching, serving as a compass for both new and experienced primary educators. It explores the fundamental purpose and profound joy that comes with being a teacher, offering a perfect blend of research-based insights and practical wisdom, and the opportunity to reflect on your own values and your approaches to teaching. Drawing on the authors’ own experiences, each chapter weaves together evidence-based approaches with reflective practices, demonstrating how your authentic self – your values, beliefs and actions – form the foundations of effective teaching. Through engaging chapters on leadership, trust-building, resilience and the cultivation of kindness, this book offers clear pathways to: Develop inclusive classroom environments where curiosity and creativity flourish; Build a teaching philosophy grounded in children's rights and social justice; Navigate the challenges of modern education while prioritizing your wellbeing and mental health; Understand the unique qualities and skills you bring to the classroom. Incorporating cutting-edge research, reflective questions and practical advice, this empowering guide provides the insights and inspiration you need to flourish as a teacher. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just beginning your career, this compassionate and insightful resource provides the expertise and the challenges to make a lasting difference in the lives of your learners and helps you rediscover the satisfaction that comes from teaching at your best.

This fascinating book explores the true essence of teaching, serving as a compass for both new and experienced primary educators. It explores the fundamental purpose and profound joy that comes with being a teacher, offering a perfect blend of research-based insights and practical wisdom, and the opportunity to reflect on your own values and your approaches to teaching. Drawing on the authors’ own experiences, each chapter weaves together evidence-based approaches with reflective practices, demonstrating how your authentic self – your values, beliefs and actions – form the foundations of effective teaching. Through engaging chapters on leadership, trust-building, resilience and the cultivation of kindness, this book offers clear pathways to: Develop inclusive classroom environments where curiosity and creativity flourish; Build a teaching philosophy grounded in children's rights and social justice; Navigate the challenges of modern education while prioritizing your wellbeing and mental health; Understand the unique qualities and skills you bring to the classroom. Incorporating cutting-edge research, reflective questions and practical advice, this empowering guide provides the insights and inspiration you need to flourish as a teacher. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just beginning your career, this compassionate and insightful resource provides the expertise and the challenges to make a lasting difference in the lives of your learners and helps you rediscover the satisfaction that comes from teaching at your best.