INSET & CPD

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Practical strategies for developing Creative Critical Thinkers

  • Explore strategies to teach students how to challenge assumptions, fostering their ability to approach topics with a questioning and reflective mindset.
  • Learn methods to engage students in solving real-world challenges using creative approaches, while addressing ethical dilemmas to enhance their understanding of innovation's societal impact.
  • Discover how to guide students in formulating "What if?" questions and hypothetical scenarios to ignite curiosity, creativity, and a deeper appreciation of the future possibilities in industry.
  • Get structured ChatGPT prompts that can be used to spark thought-provoking discussions, encourage reflective thinking and facilitate deeper engagement.

Suitable for teacher INSET training, or departmental CPD session.


Knowledge v Understanding

  • Knowledge and understanding are both essential but serve different purposes in student learning.
  • Equip teachers with practical methods to move students from simply memorising knowledge to achieving understanding, such as real-world problem-solving, critical questioning, and applying concepts in novel contexts.
  • Provide tools and techniques to assess not just what students know, but how well they understand and can use their knowledge effectively in various situations.

Suitable for teacher INSET training, or departmental CPD session.


Smart Homework: Enhancing learning and well-being

Course involves:

  • An initial consult for senior teaching and learning leaders. Strategies for monitoring and adjusting the overview of homework load, ensuring a healthy balance between academic progress and student mental health.
  • An INSET training session for teachers and tutors. Teachers will have practical guidance for design homework that reinforces learning while preventing unnecessary stress. Tutors will be given practical strategies to monitor homework load and help students manage their load.
  • A talk to students that will empower them to approach homework with a sense of purpose and manage it effectively, leading to better academic results and improved wellbeing.

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