Books by Andy Vass

Author Andy Vass's definition of coaching emphasises the process of learning. It's about helping people to uncover their own solutions rather than giving them advice, telling them what to do or solving problems for them. Whether you're coaching or being coached, the Coaching in Schools Pocketbook can help you to become 'even better' in your role.Find out how solution-focused tools like 'exceptions' and 'scaling' enable high quality, thoughtful dialogues and how becoming skilful at asking questions, listening and providing feedback can develop both coach and coachee. Andy's RIGAAR model for framing a coaching conversation shows, step by step, how to establish and achieve goals that lead to exciting and positive change. Whether you're an NQT, a Headteacher, or Middle Leader, you'll be inspired by examples from teachers and students describing, in their own words, how coaching has worked for them and for their schools, improving performance and raising attainment at every level.Coaching in Schools updates and replaces the Coaching & Reflecting Pocketbook.

This book has been written by teachers for teachers to: highlight key issues emerging from recent discoveries about the brain provide practical strategies that apply this new understanding in the classroom help increase pupil motivation, improve learning and raise attainment. Our understanding of the brain and the learning process is greater today than ever before. Strategies for Closing the Learning Gap applies this new knowledge and the resulting advances in learning approaches to the everyday classroom. Presented in the same easy-to-read style as Mike Hughes' Closing the Learning Gap, this practical book is ideal for teacher to browse through during the lunch hour or non-contact periods. With over 40 years' combined teaching experience and a wealth of knowledge gained through training and supporting schools across the country, Mike Hughes and Andy Vass provide a fund of effective down-to-earth ideas that have been successfully implemented and refined in the classroom.