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Teaching to improve memory, building knowledge using Cognitive Load Theory - Practical Solutions for Subject Leaders and Class Teachers (Teams) - DATE CHANGED FROM 30.11.22 TO 20.01.23
- Designed for subject leaders and class teachers to develop their understanding of how the best principles of cognitive science can be easily applied in the classroom and across the curriculum to maximise the impact of your teaching.
During the session, you will understand how the brain develops, how children learn most effectively and how you can teach so that children don’t forget and can easily retrieve and use key concepts and knowledge. This course will save you valuable time as you will come away with a wealth of ideas, strategies and resources to implement immediately in the classroom and in your subject area. 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. This course is extremely useful as a stand-alone course; it also perfectly complements our other course on memory, which is for senior leaders and curriculum leaders.
SCHOOL IMPACT
- Understand how to apply cognitive science effectively both within the classroom and a subject leader
- Understand the importance of developing a strong learning climate and culture within your classroom or subject area and engaging children in learning, building and consolidating knowledge
- Consider how the brain develops in childhood and strategies that help or information transfer
- Learn about the learning and memory process, schema construction and automation
- Build knowledge of cognitive load theory and practical ways to maximise memory capacity and avoid unhelpful cognitive overload
- Consolidating learning – teaching so pupils don’t forget
- Come away with a set of strategies and bank of resources to implement immediately in your classroom or within your subject area
- Undertake a Self-Evaluation of your current practice, identifying next steps and develop a succinct work plan to support you in moving forward.
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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.