Michaela: the Power of Culture the Michaela Way
Michaela: the Power of Culture the Michaela Way by Katharine Birbalsingh, published by John Catt in 2020, offers an insightful exploration of the educational practices at Michaela Community School in Brent, London. This 408-page book serves as a follow-up to the previous work, Battle Hymn Of The Tiger Teachers, and delves into the school’s high expectations and their impact on student success. The narrative examines the innovative approaches that have shaped the school’s philosophy since its inception in 2014.
Readers will find a detailed discussion of various topics related to education, including leadership, inclusive education, and the importance of teaching personal responsibility. The book addresses key themes such as the role of religion in education, the significance of relationships and systems, and the necessity of fostering gratitude among students. Through these chapters, the author presents the ideology that underpins Michaela’s approach, moving beyond popular debates to provide a comprehensive understanding of their educational model.
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Michaela Community School in Brent, London is one of the most talked-about schools in the UK. In this follow-up to the best-selling book Battle Hymn Of The Tiger Teachers, their teachers further explain how their relentlessly high expectations are helping young people to get great results and be successful.Since opening in 2014, Michaela Community School has blazed a trail and defied many of the received notions about what works best in schools. In Michaela: The Battle For Western Education, staff explore some of the things they have learned since the publication of the original book and further develop the ideology that lies beyond the headlines and social media arguments.Chapters include: Don’t be squeamish about scripture – why we teach religion at Michaela; Relationships & systems; National Citizenship and Identity; Teaching National History; Digital Detox; Authority; Original Sin & Christian beliefs at Michaela; Telling kids the truth/teaching personal responsibility; Assessment at Michaela; Loving the difficult kids; The baby in the progressive bath water; The culture of feedback at Michaela; Why is teaching gratitude important?; Parenting the Michaela way
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