ABSTRACT
The ability to explain clearly is a vital human talent, recognised and appreciated as such by children as young as two or three. Most of us at some time or another need an explanation, whether we are young or old. Every day millions of people explain something to millions of other people. A policeman will tell a bewildered visitor how to find a tourist attraction; a doctor may tell a patient what diabetes is and how to cope with it; a parent will explain to a small child why it is dangerous to play too near the fire. In addition to these explanations outside the school system, there will be thousands of teachers working in classrooms who will explain a new concept, or a classroom rule, who will clarify confusion, whet someone’s appetite for more, maybe unlock a mystery. This book attempts to help new teachers learn how to master the art of clear explanation and to help experienced teachers to improve their skills at explaining.
