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Dr James Mannion

I’m a teacher trainer, keynote speaker, researcher, consultant, author and podcaster.

I spend roughly 80% of my waking hours thinking about education reform, and 20% looking for biscuits.

Dr James Mannion
Dr James Mannion

Public Speaking

Keynote: Learner effectiveness and the transformative power of oracy

In conversation: Effective communication: from competence to confidence

I’ve presented at many national and international education conferences, including BERA, ResearchED and the Wellington Festival of Education. I also regularly present keynotes and run workshops at conferences for headteachers and senior leaders. My talks are always interactive and consistently highly rated. I speak most often on the topics detailed below under ‘Teacher training and consultancy’

 

‘I don’t usually think of educational conferences in terms of their comedy value, but James Mannion’s presentation was a hoot! A combination of His own humorous and engaging style made this session both informative and enjoyable.’ Phil Stock-Deputy Head & Director of Research School

Teacher Training and Consultancy

Dr James Mannion

Making Change Stick

'The impact has been huge. As a school, moving forward, everything we try to implement will be done using this method because we’ve found it so successful.'

Sarah O’Kelly, Deputy Head, Queen Elizabeth High School

Dr James Mannion

Learner Effectiveness 

'The difference is huge. There's contribution from all students now. They don’t seem as scared of getting things wrong. They’re much more forthcoming, they give it a go and are more prepared to be critical of each other and to take on leadership roles.'

Caroline Austin - Head of PE, Portslade Aldridge Community Academy

Dr James Mannion

Implementing Oracy

'I learnt lots of effective techniques for structuring my speech. I now feel much more confident about presenting to others.'

Corey, Year 13

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Practitioner Research

'I'd absolutely recommend it. It's really added another dimension to my thinking around teaching. I've enjoyed it so much that I've applied to do a masters!'

Katy Manisier - Initial Teacher Training Lead and Physics Teacher, Trinity School

Publications

Dr James Mannion Making Change Stick Book

Making Change Stick

A Practical Guide to Implementing School Improvement

‘A fabulous and unique book. Every school leader should have a copy. I loved it.’

- Steve Munby

Dr James Mannion

Activate

A professional learning resource to help teachers and leaders promote self-regulated learning

‘Every school and college needs a copy’

- Sir Tim Brighouse

Dr James Mannion

Fear Is The Mind Killer

Why learning to learn deserves lesson time - and how to make it work for your pupils

‘One of the most original pieces I’ve read in a long time… Elegantly sets out the case for learning to learn.’

- Mary Myatt

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Dr James Mannion Making Change Stick Book

TEDx talk

How to change the world

Making Change Stick

Dr James Mannion Making Change Stick Book

A Practical Guide to Implementing School Improvement

Activate

Dr James Mannion

A professional learning resource to help teachers and leaders promote self-regulated learning

Fear Is The Mind Killer

Dr James Mannion

Why learning to learn deserves lesson time - and how to make it work for your pupils

Latest Blog Posts

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Most Popular Podcasts

Dr Naomi Fisher on self-directed learning and how schools can do more harm than good

Dr Naomi Fisher on self-directed learning and how schools can do more harm than good

Mary Helen Immordino-Yang on the neurobiological case for progressive education

Mary Helen Immordino-Yang on the neurobiological case for progressive education

Jay McTighe on how to 'backward design' educational nirvana

Jay McTighe on how to 'backward design' educational nirvana

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