The reviewer finds 'Visible Learning for Teachers' by John Hattie to be a valuable resource despite its dense nature. They appreciate the book's evidence-based approach to identifying effective teaching practices and its practical checklists for implementing these strategies in the classroom.
The reviewer is a research enthusiast who values evidence-based practices in education. They find 'Visible Learning for Teachers' to be a comprehensive and insightful book that builds upon Hattie's previous work. The book uses meta-analysis to rank the effectiveness of various educational influences and provides practical checklists for teachers to implement these findings. The reviewer acknowledges that the book is not a light read but believes it is worth the effort due to its valuable insights and actionable strategies. They particularly appreciate the book's focus on making student learning visible and the critical mindsets and behaviors that make excellent teachers.
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This isn’t a breezy beach read, but I think I can convince you that John Hattie’s book is totally worth the effort.
The reason to read John Hattie’s expanded follow-up work, Visible Learning for Teachers, is not so much to read the rankings, although they are in there, and they drive the content of the book.
The book is divided into to three main sections that represent the big takeaway ideas from the research in his original book.