Overt Teaching – Coursebook

Overt Teaching  argues that successful learning is dependent on learners being actively involved in the learning process. Not only do learners need to be aware of what they are learning and why, but their involvement in the discussion of their own success is critical.

After laying out the case for Overt Teaching, the authors provide practical steps  and activities that will take you on the journey from Covert to Overt Teaching. You will be shown what planning, teaching, progress and success look like from the Overt Teacher's point of view.

Part A provides an insightful introduction to Overt Teaching and its effectiveness for learners and teachers alike. Part A looks at:

• Where Covert Teaching might come from
• The arguments in favour of becoming a more Overt Teacher
• Five Principles of Overt Teaching which serve as the basis for the rest of the book.

Part B offers a path for you to move along as you consider becoming a more Overt Teacher. These steps ensure that your learners truly become the centre of their own learning discussion:

•  Tips and Tasks to encourage you to reflect and develop
• Ideas to Try it out and Take it further

Part C considers how the Principles of Overt Teaching can be applied in practice to

• A range of teaching situations and modes of delivery
• Materials writing and teacher development

This section provides practical examples of how the Principles of Overt Teaching can be put into action.