The Lazy Teacher's Handbook: How Your Students Learn More When You Teach Less, New Edition
Your Students When Edition: The Lazy Teacher's Handbook is Jim Smith's revised guide to shifting classroom emphasis from teacher-led activity towards student learning. It covers planning, conducting and reviewing lessons, with strategies intended to make teaching more manageable while supporting learning.
At a glance
- Revised edition with updated and expanded material, particularly on planning, conducting and reviewing lessons.
- Focuses on shifting classroom emphasis away from teaching and towards student learning.
- Presents strategies intended to be straightforward to apply in classroom practice.
Reference price: £18.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The revised material addresses lesson planning as well as conducting and reviewing lessons.
- The learning-centred approach may suit teachers looking to reduce teacher-led activity and create more room for student participation.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Crown House Publishing Ltd |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 28 Feb. 2017 |
| Edition | Revised |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
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| Dimensions | 18.29 x 2.03 x 22.1 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 9781781352687 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-1781352687 |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes the edition as new and revised and says it was previously published as The Lazy Teacher's Handbook, ISBN 9781845902896. The supplied ISBN-10 and ISBN-13 fields are formatted unusually and do not match the page identifier, so check the edition and ISBN against the copy you intend to buy.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Teachers seeking practical approaches to planning and reviewing lessons around student learning.
- Educators interested in reducing teacher-led classroom time and making more room for learner activity.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a subject-specific textbook or a guide focused on a particular age group, neither of which is specified in the listing.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and praises its straightforward ideas about effective teaching strategies. That reported practicality may matter to teachers seeking approaches they can adapt to lesson planning and classroom activity. Ratings are mostly five-star, though some are lower, so experiences are not uniform.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as informative and the teaching ideas as straightforward.
Frequently asked questions
What does the revised edition cover?
The listing says chapters have been revised, with particular expansion of material on planning, conducting and reviewing lessons.
Who is this book aimed at?
It is presented for teachers interested in classroom strategies that put more emphasis on student learning.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 272 pages.
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