Unlock the potential of your students with our transformative one-day masterclass. This seminar delves deep into the strategies and practices that foster student independence and self-regulation. The day will start with discussion around defining metacognition to help you understand how it can be effectively used in the classroom. You will then hear about how to effectively model metacognition to improve impact.
During the afternoon you will take a detailed look at how to build motivation and resilience amongst students and the importance of creating a classroom environment that fosters both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The day will conclude with practical strategies to instill successful study habits, note-taking, self-quizzing, and exam preparation skills.
Join us for this insightful masterclass and leave with actionable strategies to elevate your educational impact and drive student success.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Headteachers, SLT, middle leaders and teachers in primary and secondary settings.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this masterclass, you will understand:
Develop a clear understanding of metacognition and its significance in fostering student independence.
Identify and correct common misconceptions about metacognition.
Gain the ability to distinguish between metacognitive knowledge and self-regulation skills, supporting more targeted student development.
Implement a metacognitive cycle for teaching and reinforcing independent learning skills.
Effectively model metacognitive processes and use ‘think aloud’ strategies in the classroom.
Establish a classroom environment that promotes thinking, reflection, and resilience.
Teach effective study habits, note-taking, self-quizzing, and revision techniques.
Foster both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, ensuring students remain focused and engaged despite challenges.
FACILITATOR
Matt Bromley is an education writer and advisor with over twenty years’ experience in teaching and leadership including as a secondary school headteacher and principal, FE college vice principal, and MAT director. He is a public speaker, trainer, and school improvement lead, and a primary school governor. He remains a practising teacher, currently working in secondary, FE and HE settings. Matt writes for various newspapers and magazines, is the author of numerous best-selling books on education, and co-hosts the award-winning SecEd podcast. He regularly speaks at national and international conferences and events, and he delivers teacher-training.
