Visible Learning: Lesson Planning

In this book Hattie and Zierer explain how to implement the world-famous Visible Learning research into the bedrock of teaching and preparation – lesson planning. This essential guide which includes model plans, exercises and checklists will show any school how to implement Hattie’s research to maximize student success.

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In Visible Learning: Lesson Planning Hattie and Zierer make explicit how to implement the world-famous Visible Learning research into the bedrock of teaching and preparation – lesson planning.

By implementing the Visible Learning data in everyday teaching, this book provides a practical guide to lesson planning that is unique and objective. Important planning steps are explained and described using example lessons in several different subjects. Success criteria are described, and simple strategies to implement, intervene and evaluate lessons effectively are provided including, critically how to switch from surface to deep learning and back again. This book:



combines the largest body of empirical educational research to date (now informed by more than 2,100 meta-analyses and implementation in thousands of classrooms globally) with the everyday task of lesson planning
includes empirical research on teaching and learning as well as theoretical studies on lesson planning
is orientated towards the phases of analysis, planning, implementation and evaluation of a lesson
illustrates theoretical principles and empirical research results using a specific lesson
provides advice for learners, parents, school administrators and teachers
offers numerous opportunities for consolidation through in-depth tasks at the levels of surface understanding and deep understanding
follows evidence-based criteria for the successful professionalisation of teachers

This powerful and essential guide which includes model plans, exercises and checklists will show any school how to implement Hattie’s research to maximize student success.