behaviour for learning

workshop overview

How do we create students who are capable, independent learners? How do we help students to understand the process of learning and become resilient against failure?

Fostering efficacy, self-regulation and a positive mindset ensures that students are making great progress and engaging with lessons in a constructive, focused way.

Empowering students to understand themselves as thinkers and learners is essential, and this session will help teachers to explore different ways that they can utilise metacognitive approaches in order to develop these behaviours and cultivate intrinsic motivation.

Drawing on current theories from behavioural and cognitive science, we will investigate pedagogies that can promote high quality teaching and learning and ensure excellent outcomes for students.

learning outcomes

1. To understand the science of learning and how this can shape classroom practice

2. To explore the importance of executive functions and consider ways to reduce cognitive load through habits

3. To develop strategies to build intrinsic motivation and reframe failure, building more resilient learners

4. To consider the ways that we can use space and dynamics in the classroom to create empowering learning