My new Tes column on pupil motivation:

'Why extrinsic motivation might not be so bad for pupils'

tes.com/magazine/teach…

It is a sincere privilege to see my new book out in the world (if a little nerve-wracking)! Delighted to see it is doing well on Amazon etc.

You can get your copy here: amazon.co.uk/Why-Learning-F…

It is at Routledge here too: routledge.com/Why-Learning-F… (Save 20% with code: SME22)

As exam season begins, Alex Quigley looks at the tricky topic of motivation – and why external rewards may not be so bad after all
tes.com/magazine/teach…

I really enjoyed talking about 'Why Learning Fails' with Jamie Thom, on his 'Beyond Survival: The New Teacher' podcast. You can find it here:

youtube.com/watch?v=6rZSij…

🚨New book announcement!🚨
I'm thrilled to announce that my new book, The Behaviour Whisperer, is available for pre-order at tinyurl.com/4knm6wmm

Struggling with classroom behaviour? Coaching inexperienced teachers? Keen to fine tune aspects of your behaviour management? >

A great thread summarising some key messages from ‘Why Learning Fails’.

Thank you Caroline Sherwood!

This looks great, planning to get stuck in! Well done ⁦Alex Quigley⁩

*** Adaptive Teaching: What is it anyway? ***

'There is ample evidence that adapting teaching to the needs of pupils requires significant expertise and proves one of the hardest aspects of teaching practice.'

alexquigley.co.uk/adaptive-teach…

*** Improving Independent Learning ***

'Why are some pupils more seemingly inclined to ‘learned industriousness’? The answers are unsurprising. Teaching, modelling, and practice are key.'

alexquigley.co.uk/improving-inde…

***Why Learning Fails - Free Resources***

- 8 Reasons Why Learning Fails (infographic).
- Independent Learning Strategies.
- Formative Assessment Strategies.
- Successful Goal Setting.
- Prioritisation activity.

alexquigley.co.uk/why-learning-f…

[Buy the book: t.ly/tdJS5]

Looking forward to this new book by Alex Quigley - a topic all teachers will be interested in.

His previous books include 'Closing the Reading Gap' -
juliangirdham.com/blog/closing-t…

and 'Closing the Writing Gap' -
juliangirdham.com/blog/alex-quig…

A brilliant book by Alex Quigley I have read this book but it's one of those T&L books I will revisit often! Available now amazon.co.uk/Why-Learning-F…

***Why Learning Fails - Free Resources***

- 8 Reasons Why Learning Fails (infographic).
- Independent Learning Strategies.
- Formative Assessment Strategies.
- Successful Goal Setting.
- Prioritisation activity.

alexquigley.co.uk/why-learning-f…

[Buy the book: t.ly/tdJS5]

🚨 NEW 🚨

Free 'Why Learning Fails' Resources

I've produced 5 free resources to accompany my new book:

1. 8 Reasons Why Learning Fails (infographic)
2. Independent Learning Strategies
3. Formative Assessment Strategies
4. Successful Goal Setting
5. Prioritisation Activity

🥁🥁🥁Book winners!

The 3 book winners are...

- Leah Triggs
- Liam Clark
- Blanca Wilde López

I’m selecting winners for this book giveaway at 4pm today 📚🏅

Wow this book is exactly what I’ve been looking for! It’s clear about the key issues and then incredibly precise about ways to tackle though issues as a teacher and leader.
Alex Quigley I’ll definitely be recommending to everyone.

🚨 NEW 🚨

Free 'Why Learning Fails' Resources

I've produced 5 free resources to accompany my new book:

1. 8 Reasons Why Learning Fails (infographic)
2. Independent Learning Strategies
3. Formative Assessment Strategies
4. Successful Goal Setting
5. Prioritisation Activity

Excellent article on the importance of handwriting.

‘Why writing by hand beats typing for thinking and learning’

“The clearest consequence of screens and keyboards replacing pen and paper might be on kids' ability to learn the building blocks of literacy — letters.”

I’m selecting winners for this book giveaway at 4pm today 📚🏅