Classroom Vibe: Practical Strategies for Better Classroom Culture

The right vibe is felt by all but hard to deconstruct. How to create it is what this book is all about - the deconstruction of the essence of memorable classrooms.

John Hattie, education researcher and best-selling author of Visible Learning

Tim O'Leary provides an honest, well-written, and thoughtful account of teaching accompanied by practical strategies that will equip classroom teachers with the tools they need to be successful.

Jenni Donohoo, five-time best-selling author and professional learning facilitator

In Classroom Vibe, Tim O’Leary uses data to demystify why some classrooms are primed for learning while others aren't and explains why strategies for change in schools often fail. In breaking down the atmosphere of the classroom as experienced by the students - the 'classroom vibe' - he gives teachers practical steps for improving theirs. Tim argues that when teachers focus their improvement efforts on the 'vibe' in each of their classrooms and school leaders focus on supporting their teachers in this endeavour, everyone benefits. He provides a clear framework that highlights how the culture of a classroom can determine whether important teaching strategies will succeed or fail.

Authentic, Usable and Evidence-Informed Strategies for Classroom Practice

A book with accessible language and accessible strategies to support teachers develop their practice, and respond to students' perceptions of their classroom experiences, in two specific areas of practice- teacher clarity and teacher credibility. These two factors of highly effective practice are broken down into their component parts. Each part is then accompanied by a backgrounder as to why they are important and examples on how to achieve them are given. Readers who are teachers can use these as launching pads for their contexts and their classes.

Pragmatic, Adaptive and Researched

Practical. Informative. Adaptive. This book is equal parts pragmatic with the research to back it up. It's condensed but not heavy and can be adapted across a range of educational settings. It's a fantastic resource for curriculum leaders and teachers alike. It might be called "Classroom Vibe" but I love that it uses evidence to create a culture of learning.

Turns teacher effectiveness theory upside down

Knowing where to start is often the biggest battle. This book guides teachers to focus on classroom culture before choosing strategies for improving student learning. Classroom vibe is about effective teaching that is acknowledged by students. By pulling students into the feedback loop about the learning environment, teachers identify priorities and tailor their response to the needs of each class.