This is one of the first professional development experiences that has really helped me to make sense of the ideas coming from the strategies and AfL - thank you. (Secondary teacher)
The influence of our work in science and mathematics is widely recognised. We also have expertise in English, humanities and cross-curricular issues. We are best known for helping schools to develop the use of innovative and engaging approaches to teaching, learning and assessment. Unless indicated, the course will be led by Stuart Naylor, Jo Horlock or Jo Moules. They have worked in and with schools for many years, and are actively involved in current initiatives and curriculum innovation, meaning that our courses will always be professionally relevant, engaging and inspirational. The following courses are available to any organisation or group, in the UK or beyond, concerned with the professional development of adults working with pupils age 10-18.
Are you short of ideas for getting your pupils to engage with text and want to help them develop techniques to support their use of written material? This course will explore a variety of interactive strategies that will support pupils in engaging with books, websites and the media.
Do your pupils struggle with data? Do you struggle to make it fun? This course looks at ways of making data collection and handling accessible to all. A pacy and interactive training experience, aimed at practical techniques you will want to start using tomorrow.
Are you looking for ideas to help pupils understand some of the most difficult and abstract scientific ideas? This course will provide opportunities to explore different types of models and their potential to enhance pupils’ understanding of science.
Are your pupils reluctant thinkers? With tried and tested strategies and clever scaffolding their confidence will grow, and soon they’ll be thinking before they know it!
Many pupils report that their best science lessons are the ones that make links with their everyday lives. This course allows you to identify the hooks that grab their attention and make science relevant, engaging and exciting.
Building on pupils’ natural curiosity can only lead to engagement and success. Questioning and talk are two powerful ways to unlock that curiosity and harness pupils’ desire to learn. This course looks at these ideas in detail.
Do you want to hook in reluctant learners whilst helping them to develop the
skills needed for sharing their thoughts in a structured and sequenced way?
An image is worth a thousand words. Displays should make the classroom into a learning tool. Do you want to use the walls (and windows) of your classroom to maximise pupils’ learning?
Does your organisation have specific responsibility for the professional development of teachers? Do you want to develop the skills of leading professional development to ensure that what you do is effective and has a direct and positive impact on teachers’ learning?
Everybody is talking about talk, but do you view pupils’ talk as a problem or as a starting point for learning? Do you want to find strategies to get pupils talking that make your life easier, lessons more enjoyable, and learning more engaging and secure?
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