Review

The Character Conundrum

By Matt Lloyd-Rose (Routledge, £16.99)

Designed for primary and secondary classrooms, this nonetheless is interesting in that it tackles the hotly contested question of what role schools can play in developing ‘character’. Based on a combination of ground-level investigations and academic research, the book advocates a deliberate and consistent approach to knowing which mindsets, skills and habits you’re trying to develop. Seemingly minor changes can translate into a major effect on pupils, the author contends. The book contains a step-by-step guide to bringing this approach to life, including a framework of pupil outcomes, a flowchart of teacher actions, classroom case studies and a wealth of tried-and-tested strategies from primary and secondary schools across the UK.

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