Botheredness

Hywel Roberts has taught in secondary, primary and special settings for almost 30 years. He contributes to university education programmes and writes regularly for TES as the 'travelling teacher'. A true Northerner, Hywel deals in botheredness, creative practice, curriculum development and imagineering. He was recently described as 'a world leader in enthusiasm' and his first book, Oops! Helping Children Learn Accidentally, is a favourite among teachers. Hywel is a much sought-after educational speaker, an Independent Thinking Associate and has contributed to events worldwide. He also contributes fiction to prison-based literacy reading programmes developed by The Shannon Trust and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Botheredness could not be timelier in education! Weaving together pedagogy, philosophy, theory and creative curriculum, the book provides a critical space to reflect on teacher identity and the importance of the professional imagination. The book foregrounds authentic care, ethical and relational learning, articulating pedagogy in new ways which empower both teacher and learner. Grounded in years of professional expertise, Hywel provides powerful anecdotes of creative practice alongside versatile examples of curriculum design through story and drama. It is essential reading for any teacher in education who wishes to expand their pedagogical repertoire. Written with heart and wit - it is also an utter joy to read! Absolutely brilliant!Lisa Stephenson