The Purposes of Education:  A Conversation Between John Hattie and Steen Nepper Larsen, 2020

The Purposes of Education: A Conversation Between John Hattie and Steen Nepper Larsen, 2020

The authors use the twin lenses of Visible Learning and educational philosophy to respond to the question, “What are the purposes of education?”  If you would like to dive deeper into some of the critiques of Visible Learning, in particular, this is an informative resource.  John Hattie details how his work has evolved through the decades, with current emphasis on teacher and leader mindframes as high impact components that lead to educational excellence.  

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The Learning Principal:  Becoming a Learning Leader, 2021
The Learning Principal: Becoming a Learning Leader, 2021

Authors:  Kay Psencik, Frederick Brown, and Stephanie Hirsh

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The School as a Home for the Mind:  Creating Mindful Curriculum, Instruction, and Dialogue, 2008; Creating Cultures of Thinking:  The 8 Forces We Must Master to Truly Transform Our Schools, 2015
The School as a Home for the Mind: Creating Mindful Curriculum, Instruction, and Dialogue, 2008; Creating Cultures of Thinking: The 8 Forces We Must Master to Truly Transform Our Schools, 2015

Authors:  Arthur L. Costa; Ron Ritchhart

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