Whether you’re helping your child tie shoelaces, your gran with her new phone, or a boardroom of executives, if you have knowledge or skills that someone else doesn’t―and you want to help them learn―you are a teacher.
To be human is to teach, so the question is: what kind of ‘teacher’ do you want to be? We’ve all been taught by someone who bored us to tears―and many of us were lucky to have teachers who made learning fun and memorable. If you’re a Gen Xer or Boomer, chances are you were taught in a ‘sit down and repeat’ style classroom. And unless you consciously choose otherwise, that’s the style you’ll default to. But there’s a better option: a learner-centred environment built on collaboration, communication and discovery. It’s more effective, more engaging―and it shifts the responsibility for learning to where it belongs: the learner.
This book distils the foundations of good teaching into four core pillars and shows how to make learning in any context effective, fun and lasting. Maria’s ‘universal methodology’ is drawn from 30 years of global teaching and facilitation experience. You’ll learn how to: * Connect with learners to unlock their potential * Structure sessions for real engagement * Guide learning without lecturing * And reflect on what works―success or not. Ideal for professionals and subject-matter experts who don’t have a teaching degree (and don’t want to be a ‘Death by PowerPoint’ presenter), this book is a hands-on guide to creating extraordinary learning. Includes a free 30+ page Engagement ToolKit: A Facilitator’s Guide to Breaking the Lecture Habit. All profits support volunteer teacher training in communities with limited access to quality education.
Andrew Griffiths (verified owner) –
Maria Doyle has nailed it with this book. Everyone’s a Teacher takes an idea we all kind of know, but rarely own, that every one of us, in some way, is a teacher. Maria brings it to life with passion, real know-how, and practical advice that makes you want to step up and be the best teacher you can be, wherever you are and whatever you teach. This is one of those books you’ll see turning up everywhere, on desks, in classrooms, in workshops, and in homes because the world needs us all to be the best teachers possible.
Andrew Griffiths, International Bestselling Author
Pamela Morrison, Award winning author –
“Everyone’s a Teacher” is an outstanding resource for educators of all backgrounds, whether they work in formal classrooms or informal learning environments. The book skillfully brings together practical teaching concepts that experienced, learner centred teachers often use instinctively. One of the highlights is the inclusion of Skills Check and Knowledge Check sections, which allow readers to assess their strengths and identify key areas for improvement in their teaching practice. Overall, “Everyone’s a Teacher” is a valuable guide for anyone interested in enhancing their teaching skills.
Diana Fisher –
What I love about this book is the simplicity of its core idea: teaching is not a job title – it’s a behaviour.
If you’ve learned something, you have the opportunity (and perhaps the responsibility) to pass it on in a way that helps someone else learn, grow, and thrive.
“Everyone’s a Teacher explores how we can create environments grounded in collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and discovery-based learning – where learners become active participants in their own growth.”
As parents, colleagues, leaders, mentors, friends, community members – we are all teaching (and learning) something, every day.
Congratulations Maria – such an important message!
And yes, I’m very pleased to report I have a signed copy safely added to my ever-growing bibliophile library.
Lacey Filipich, Financial Educator –
Maria Doyle is a curriculum developer and all-things-learning extraordinaire, and her book ‘Everyone’s a Teacher’ is my personal exception to the ‘self-published books are under-edited’ rule of thumb.
I’ve worked with Maria since 2016 when she helped me take Money School’s flagship course online for the first time. In 30 days…
What she taught me then, I use weekly. If not daily.
Her content planner – which we used to design that course back in 2016 – has since been repurposed as a book planner. I used it for the Money School book. And I’m using it again right now to map out the next one.
If you’re an educator, coach, or course creator who wants to think more clearly about how you structure and deliver your work: find Maria.
Or, if you’re strapped for cash or time to work with her, check out this book – it’s fab!
Thank you, Maria. You rock!