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Written by Jonathan Lear, 'The Monkey-Proof Box: Curriculum design for building knowledge, developing creative thinking and promoting independence' is a manifesto on how to dismantle the curriculum we're told to deliver and construct in its place the curriculum we need to deliver.

A group of monkeys. A box full of nuts. A lever. A chute. The monkeys excitedly poke at the box with rocks ... nothing happens. Meanwhile, one monkey sits to the side, observing. Then, when the others wander off, he gets up and with a curious push of his palm presses the lever and the nuts tumble down the chute! Not believing his luck, he eats the nuts, presses the lever again and is rewarded with yet more nuts. He's cracked the challenge of the monkey-proof box.

In their early years, children experience a world full of monkey-proof boxes it's a time of discovery, observation and experimentation, as they engage in the frustration and joy of learning how to release life's nuts. Then, as they progress through school, learning becomes more formal, easier in many ways. The nuts are handed to them on a plate and something important is lost.

But it doesn't have to be that way.

In this absorbing book, Jonathan sets out how primary school teachers can resist the nuts on a plate approach and deliver a curriculum rich in authentic learning experiences that help children learn from one another and grow into empowered, knowledgeable and creative thinkers who are driven by insatiable curiosity.

In doing so, he inspires educators to unclutter their classrooms of the latest shiny initiatives and to foster a more refined pedagogical approach incorporating elements of facilitated and concept-based learning that simply improves pupils learning.

Suitable for teachers, middle leaders and head teachers in primary school settings.

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  5. Publication date
    29 Mar. 2019
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
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  8. Print length
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Described as having a breathtaking understanding of how to engage children, Jonathan Lear is an award-winning teacher, education consultant and author. He has worked for many years on a compelling mix of inspirational teaching strategies, and has shared his passion for learning as an advanced skills teacher, a deputy head and an Associate of Independent Thinking.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independent Thinking Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 29 Mar. 2019
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1781353107
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1781353103
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 kg
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.29 x 1.27 x 22.1 cm
  • Best Sellers Rank: 81,011 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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  • Nataldridge
    5 out of 5 stars
    The one book you should read if you are about to adapt or change your curriculum.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 April 2019
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    What a fantastic book! I was recommended this by a friend and read it cover to cover in around two hours. It is the first book I’ve read about ‘curriculum’ that doesn’t baffle with acronyms and teacher psycho-babble! It made me laugh out loud- which I don’t do usually when reading books, and made me really excited about getting stuck into changing our school curriculum. There were so many ‘ lightbulb’ moments I had to start highlighting them...if you read one book to support you in getting to grips with curriculum, you should make it this one.

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    Engaging and challenging: this book will make you think about your curriculum.
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    This book is deceptively easy to read and yet it challenged my thinking. The humour and anecdotes make the book engaging and relevant. I would highly recommend this book to any school looking at rewriting their approach to the primary school curriculum. For me, the study less but to a greater depth approach resonated especially as one of the generation of teachers confronted by the QCA units of study in the early naughties!

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    Worth a read.
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    Easy read with some good ideas. Not massively evidence based though. Mostly anecdotal.

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  • Lesley Davis
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    Essential reading
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    Love this - a sensible but witty approach to Primary School curriculum design. And a timely reminder to why we are are doing this !!

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  • Ben
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    Great read for anyone in a school leadership position.

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  • Laurar
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    Thought provoking and inspiring!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 May 2020
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    A funny, insightful book that is impossible to read without feeling inspired. Jonathan’s book makes you reflect on your own practice throughout and is laugh out loud funny. A must for any teachers!

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  • Clementine7
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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 February 2020
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    Brilliantly written, honest, practical, funny, knowledgeable and serious all at the same time. This is the kind of teaching I want my own children to experience every day. This book is a must for every teacher and school leader.

    It follows a lot of similar ideologies to “Educating Ruby” and gives first hand advice on how to develop a truly fit for purpose curriculum based in pedagogy.

    I had my highlighter out all the way through and couldn’t help but make notes as I read. I’m ready to start a revolution in my school and can’t wait to share this book with all of my staff.

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  • Juliet Robertson
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    Essential reading for those exploring the curriculum and looking to change practice
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 June 2019
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    I read the book over a weekend and loved the friendly format which balanced relevant anecdotes with practical guidance. I found Jonathan's honesty about the trials and tribulations of embedding a project approach underpinned by a sound rationale refreshing. As the book is based on his school's practice, there's an authenticity here which is hard to beat.

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