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Memory, Sticky Learning, Cognitive Load and Dual Coding- What curriculum leaders need to know / What Senior leaders need to know
- This course is designed for senior leaders and curriculum leaders to develop their learning culture, climate and ethos to an outstanding level.
During the session, you will understand how children build and consolidate their learning and how to design your curriculum intent, implementation and impact with memory, sticky learning, cognitive load and dual coding in mind. You will also consider how to ensure that your Staff CPD is as impactful as possible, using the best principles of cognitive science to further develop the quality of education in your school.
As part of the course, you will be introduced to many practical strategies as well as case studies from outstanding schools. During the session, you will be coached by an ECM adviser to audit your current practice and to identify key next steps to support you in moving forward, using ECM materials.
School Impact
1. Understand Cognitive Science in relation to learning - key terms and concepts
2. Consider how to develop an outstanding ethos, climate and culture to maximise learning
3. Understand the Learning and Memory Process and implications both as a senior leader and curriculum leader
4. Learn how to effectively engage, build and consolidate knowledge and memory transfer across the curriculum and within and across curriculum areas
5. Develop an understanding of how to produce effective presentations for staff, parents, pupils and the wider community utilising cognitive load theory
6. Use cognitive science to enhance staff development and CPD and ensure maximum impact on pupil outcomes
7. Use a ‘step-by-step’ approach to effectively implement memory and learning and to develop an impactful learning culture across the school, ensuring maximum success
8. Undertake a Self-Evaluation of your current practice as a senior leader and curriculum leader in terms of identifying clear next steps and develop a succinct work plan to support you in moving forward with memory, long term transfer and cognitive load.
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ECM Education
ECM Education Consultants are a well respected and reputable educational training and consultancy company, established in September 2010. The three directors John Evans, Phil Choi and Mark Mullin (ECM), completed their second headships in July 2010, having had extensive experience in education as Head Teachers, School Improvement Partners, Local Authority Advisors, Ofsted inspectors and NCSL Consultants. The ECM directors have also carried out Local Authority Advisory work and training, as well as support for schools in challenging circumstances, and are currently working alongside and supporting a large number of schools across the UK and abroad.
ECM Education Consultants and associates work alongside school leaders and staff to provide a wide range of bespoke guidance, support, coaching and training opportunities through our Leadership Partner role. ECM Leadership Partners will work with leaders to identify the school’s needs and implement strategies to improve school effectiveness and pupil outcomes.
ECM can work with schools to co-design a consultancy day or package based around the school’s own identified needs, and offer support and challenge for schools through the validation role of the Leadership Partner. This may include:
- making accurate judgments through supportive self- evaluation;
- identifying a bespoke strategy to improve pupil outcomes;
- supporting the implementation of school improvement plans;
- validating school's own judgements;
- Headteacher Performance Management;
- Governor training and support;
- Teachers and teaching assistants;
- Bursars and school admin support
ECM understand and appreciate the challenges and demands on Headteachers and Senior Leaders in schools, and as such, have devised a wide range of training and support materials that meet the needs of busy leaders, as well as giving excellent value for money. It is our core purpose to make sure that colleagues have the time and assistance to complete major tasks effectively and to a high standard, whilst maintaining an appropriate and positive work-life balance.
Our courses allow leaders to get a job done, reducing their list of tasks. In addition, our unique resources and materials support leaders to work more efficiently and effectively. ECM are working in partnership with a wide range of outstanding associates who are also able to offer high quality skills and expertise to meet the specific needs of all leaders.