Adaptive Teaching

Challenge for Every Learner
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-24155-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 228 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 580 g

Adaptive teaching is more than a strategy: it is a movement, a call to elevate every learner through equity-driven pedagogy and rigorous curriculum design. This book offers a practical, research-informed framework for teachers who refuse to settle for low expectations, equipping them with the tools to challenge every student, every day.

By weaving together the latest insights on assessment, productive struggle, and metacognitive growth, the authors provide real-world case studies from classrooms worldwide. At its heart are four core pillars:

- high expectations and ambitious learning intentions for all

- continuous and inclusive assessment for in-the-moment adaptation

- hard-thinking scaffolds with gradual release to build independence

- instruction and curriculum that create opportunities for depth and reflection.

This essential companion invites educators to rethink what’s possible, to transform their classrooms into dynamic spaces where every learner sets sail towards more profound understanding and mastery.

Whether you’re an early career teacher or a seasoned leader, this book will inspire you to embrace the power of adaptive teaching and reorient the compass guiding your practice.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Chowdhary, Cat

Whitfield, Morgan

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. The Lighthouse: From Turbulent Seas to the Illumination of Adaptive Teaching 2. The North Star of Navigation: Challenging Learning Intentions for All 3. Charting the Course with Continuous Feedback 4. Navigating the Distance: Inclusive Assessment for Every Learner 5. Casting off the Lines: Hard Thinking Scaffolds with Gradual Release 6. Beneath the Surface: Depth and Exploration 7. Anchors and Sails: Mastering Metacognition and Self-Regulation 8. Conclusion: Becoming the Adaptive Teacher

Über Autor(innen)

Cat Chowdhary is a Deputy Head of Teaching and Learning, living in Abu Dhabi with her family. With over a decade in education, she has developed a passion for pedagogy and shares practical insights into teaching best practices through her books, focusing on evidence-based research.

Morgan Whitfield is an experienced senior leader, author, course designer, and international speaker who advocates for high challenge learning. Morgan works with schools, organisations, and ministries around the world to support pedagogical expertise, curriculum innovation, and system-level change.