Become a
Learning Activist
We desperately need courageous teachers, who are willing to go “undercover” to make curiosity, creativity and critical thinking the driving forces for real learning in the classroom.
Our kids need their teachers to be advocates for their learning, not mindless implementors of curriculum content. Our kids need teachers who'll create learning opportunities and activities that, with guidance, will inspire them to become lifelong learners. In short, we need teachers who love their vocation so much that they're willing to become “Learning Activists”. This book will inspire you to become one too.
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About this book:
In his book "Become a Learning Activist", Lee Emerson inspires teachers to push back against the disconnect between our educational institutions and the act of learning itself. Instead of feeling like a very small cog in the machinery of institutionalized learning, he exhorts teachers to re-think their approach by creating learning activities that put the kids themselves in the driver's seat of their own learning.
Based on actual classroom experience over many years, this book isn't just for teachers. It's for anyone who thinks that kids' learning experiences should be challenging, creative and fun. It's for anyone who thinks that becoming a "lifelong learner " isn't just some utopian pipedream.
Message from the author:
Teaching is not for the faint-hearted. As a teacher it's time for you to:
Regain your sense of agency and professionalism.
Connect your students with real learning.
Bend and blend digital technology with hands on learning.
Understand your role as a 21st century teacher.
Become a real advocate for kids' learning
"In a landscape where teachers often feel like mere cogs in a vast, educational machine, Emerson urges educators to reclaim their role as passionate advocates for student learning. He argues that true educational reform comes not from top-down mandates but from within the classroom itself. Through engaging, real-world examples from his own extensive teaching experience, Emerson demonstrates how educators can become “Learning Activists” — individuals who go beyond conventional methods to create dynamic, student-centred learning environments."
Jodie Chapman Teacher and Head of Curriculum (2024)
Recommendations...
" 'Become a Learning Activist' written by Lee Emerson is a thoughtful and engaging read for aspiring and current teachers alike. He successfully puts across that lifelong learning through a guided discovery journey is achievable and links the learner to an ever-changing world with complex needs. Lee demonstrates that students armed with age-appropriate digital literacy skills, can become engaged problem solvers instead of mere “box tickers". He offers practical classroom examples and shares anecdotal success stories with humor and career wisdom."
Peter Proost - Classroom Teacher