Teaching Meaning: What Works When Telling Isn't Enough

Beyond the stagnant debate of traditional transmission versus progressive constructivism, Teaching Meaning offers a third way: a fresh vision founded in enactivism.From the acclaimed author of Biology Made Real and Difference Maker, this book reveals what truly drives deep, lasting understanding in the classroom.Grounded in the science of how humans make sense of the world, it reframes teaching as an evolving game built on five essential moves: Communicating, Conversing, Varying, Modelling, and Practising. These moves create a dynamic, co-adaptive approach in which success comes from deepening, not perfecting, the conversation between teacher and learner.Inside, you'll learn how to use: - Explanations to help students notice what truly matters.- Questions as tools for revealing their underlying thinking.- Variation as the key to moving beyond recall into real understanding.- Modelling and Practice to turn new insights into lasting habits. Discover a fresh way to think about meaning-making and find new ways to enjoy the living art of teaching.