The Revision Revolution: How to build a culture of effective study in your school

by Helen Howell, Ross Morrison McGill

Have you ever wondered why your students don’t revise? Or why they revise ineffectively? Often, they simply don’t know how. This is where The Revision Revolution comes in. What if, instead of just telling students to revise, we taught them explicit study skills from Year 7? What if we made revision enjoyable, even irresistible? The aim is not just to help students pass exams, but to embed their learning and help them grow into knowledgeable and informed young adults. In this book, Helen Howell and Ross Morrison McGill guide you step by step through how to start and sustain a revision revolution in your school, building a culture of effective study that flows through all aspects of school life.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction, Teaching

224 pages, Paperback

Published January 21, 2022

Reviews

[Steven Kolber]

Practical and clearly explained, drawing on a very narrow view of pedagogy and practices, with a light touch given to the cultural elements of system change.

[Jade]

A fantastically written, usable and backed up with science/research actionable book on how to develop a culture of revision.

For years, to the seasoned educator, we have been pushing water uphill after recognising all the false assumptions made about children knowing how to revise.

This book provides tangible activities and tried and tested methods for ALL stakeholders. I found I was reading, highlighting, making notes, doing additional research, creating resources as I progressed through this book - all from being inspired from things I had read or prompts to question and research further.

While as a classroom teacher, my ability to lead on a culture change is currently limited, I am energised and enthused to pilot these techniques in my classroom to support my form and classes to a better learning journey.

[David Doherty]

This is the best educational book I’ve read in ages. Not only is it a great blueprint for change, but it also is packed full of great ideas you can implement in your school or classroom to effect positive change.

[Courtney]

Got some great tips, very clearly laid out and good pacing.