The Illusion of School

We send our children to school to learn, but how well do they learn? What processes interfere with the ability of the child to learn better? What problems do teachers have today? Why do so many students fail in school after 12 years of education? What is going wrong and what could we do to improve school life for the student, the teacher and the parent who worries about their child? The author failed school completely as a child and has since spent 40 years understanding what school really is, how it really works and why we must change its basic design, if we are to provide the child of today with the different skills they will need to survive in their world dominated by artificial intelligence with all the changes this will bring to work and society. What the experts say : "This is an important book that should be read by every parent and educator in the world. It represents a real breakthrough in our understanding of how children are schooled in their preparation for work and life. The book explains exactly what is wrong with school and what we could do to better prepare the child of today for the different demands that will be placed upon them in their working and social life as they move ever more into a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence." Prof / Dean Emeritus David Martin Ph.D Gallaudet University Washington, D.C. USA "Roy's books should be in the library of each school in every corner of the world. They should also be part of the syllabus in the institutions who are offer child psychology, and teacher training diplomas and degree programs, or at least they should be the part of a refresher course." M.Imran Khan. CEO AIMMS Universities Middle East "Roy, your observations on the way 'education' is delivered, and all the things that are wrong with the current model of public education, are an eye-opener. It's plain to me that many of your proposals are not only well-reasoned, but absolutely necessary if we are to achieve any semblance of an egalitarian society in which every child can develop to his or her full potential." Ms Sara Lippi. Educator. USA. Roy's series of books clearly and methodically map out exactly how students learn. He isn't afraid to address head-on the many misconceptions that are plaguing our society and thus having a negative impact on our students' learning. Parents and educators who read these books will not only have a better understanding, but will also be inspired to change in their attitudes and preconceived notions on how students can excel in their learning. If you've ever wanted to unravel how student's learn, then these books are the answer you have been looking for! They should be mandatory reading for every parent and educator. Erin Calhoun. National Institute of Learning Development. USA