Refreshments from 8:30am

Course Outline

Target audience: primary teachers

This course is a repeat of the day delivered on 30.03.17 and focuses on how to create a high challenge classroom and deeper learning for all pupils.

The training will address the following:

• The difference between surface and deep learning; exploring SOLO taxonomy as a planning tool for creating deeper learning challenges;
• Strategies to develop a strong growth mindset;
• Planning for deep questioning to expand thinking; increasing questioning by pupils;
• Examining a framework to help children understand and respond to challenge in learning;
• Practical examples of activities throughout in both English and mathematics tailored to KS1 and KS2.

The benefits of attending this course:

• Improved understanding of how to plan for deeper challenge and extend all learners;
• Knowledge of how to improve learners’ attitudes towards challenge in learning;
• Plan and use high quality questions to drive teaching and learning;
• Practical strategies and tools to use immediately in the classroom.

*All participants who can bring a laptop or tablet will receive an electronic folder containing course materials at the start of the course.