Description

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This webinar is designed to improve student participation using high impact evidence-based strategies to engage and motivate learners. Using the principles of Cognitive Science we will uncover powerful tools to reduce cognitive overload and share creative techniques to implement as classroom practitioners.

PROGRAMME

4.00pm: Cognitive Science & Cognitive Load Theory

• EEF guidance reports – Motivating disengaged learners
• Big Picture – sharing links to prior learning & memory hooks
• Scaffolding- as a key element of instruction and clarity on the process of learning
• Modelling – What top mark exam responses look like, how to develop their own answers.

4.15pm: High impact strategies to motivate engagement and active participation

• Differentiation
• Graphic organisers
• Questioning
• Assessment & Feedback
• Celebrate successful outcomes
• Digital resources

5.00pm: Developing the right mindset for sustained progress and engagement

• Growth mindset – building the resilience muscle.
• Well-being – how to stay motivated.
• Sustaining learning – spaced practice
• Action planning for success -setting realistic targets.
• Stretching students – preparing them for their next transitions 

5.30pm: Webinar Ends