Responsive Teaching - Filling The Gaps in Lost Learning
Delivered by Dragonfly Training, this three-hour interactive course will look at how to find gaps in learning and how to fill them. This course will take place on 21 June at 9.00-12.00 BST.
Description
In these unprecedented times, pupils are engaged in a variety of learning environments and educators are faced with a whole new set of challenges:
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How do we assess the depth and breadth of the students’ learning, and how effectively it can be recalled?
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In what ways can we build their confidence and motivate students to move forward?
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What can we do to make our teaching and curriculum effective and efficient, so students are prepared to make rapid and sustained learning gains?
Course Outcomes:
- Discover how teachers can effectively assess the success and retention of learning
- Develop efficient classroom practice and whole-school strategies which optimise knowledge retention and effective learning for your students
- Synthesise the evidence on effective learning and retention with the practical experience of how to embed best practice in your classroom and your school
- Acquire a variety of practical activities and resources to share with students, parents and colleagues to ensure learning and knowledge ‘sticks’
Course Outline:
RESUME: Successfully re-engaging learners
- Strategies to see how much has been learned and retained
- Ensuring engagement for all learners
- Identifying 'portal ideas' that open up deeper understanding
RETAIN: Making learning stick
- Practical, proven strategies to improve memory and retention
- Retrieval Practice and Spaced Learning as we return the curriculum and the classroom
- Questioning and assessment practice which ensure learning is secure
REFINE: The most efficient and effective approaches to revision and recall
- Synthesising research, evidence and experience to optimise exam readiness in your school
- Revision - where, when and how to start, and how to sell it to your students
- The self-regulated learner - the most effective self-study methods and techniques
Booking process:
Delegate fees:
£135 per COBIS Member delegate
£145 per Non-Member delegate
Please note, bookings from within the UK or from individuals (rather than schools) will be liable for VAT. If you wish to book from within the UK, please email events@cobis.org.uk.
Additional information:
This 3-hour online workshop includes:
- Practical classroom-ready ideas and resources
- Small group size to facilitate interaction and full engagement
- Discussion with the tutor
- PDF of the key resources