How to Develop
"Learning to Learn" Programmes
A Masterclass led by Chris Haines for teachers in UK schools,
Independent Schools, International Schools, Post 16 Institutions and FE Colleges

Due to popular demand this practical based course has been designed to help schools develop their own "Learning to Learn" programmes.  Learning skills such as thinking skills, listening skills, concentration, memory techniques etc will be highlighted and recommended as a basis for schemes of work in your own school-based courses.

The day will focus on how to plan and teach these skills and create a climate of learning supported by practical examples.  The course leaders will provide their tried and tested activities.  One outcome from the day will be a set of skills and activities for use within your own dedicated "Learning to Learn" programmes
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The course will:

  • Explain how to build 'skills for learning' into the 'new' curriculum
  • Provide a framework of skills for "learning to learn" programmes
  • Examine practical examples of lessons and schemes of work
  • Provide practical activities to be included in "learning to learn" programmes
  • Enable staff to develop their own expertise in learning how to learn

Target Audience

The day is aimed at:

  • Senior leadership team
  • Key stage managers
  • Year leaders
  • ASTs
  • PSHE & Citizenship co-ordinators
  • Learning co-ordinators

Programme


9.30 Arrival and registration

10.00  Session 1
Learning How to Learn

  • Memory, understanding, skills and assessment - the key links

  • Developing a curriculum for learning, to include how to learn


11.30 Session 2 
Developing a 'Skills for Learning' Framework

  • Determining the essential 'skills for learning'

  • Key ingredients in "Learning to Learn"  programmes

  • Devising lessons and schemes of work

  • Implications for staff and students


1.00 Lunch


2.00 Session 3 
Developing "Learning to Learn"  Programmes

  • Examining practical examples of how to teach  specific skills

  • Sharing and developing activities for your  "Learning to Learn" programmes

  • Working on and improving "Learning to Learn"  lessons

  • Creating a portfolio of lessons, activities and future outcomes


3.45 End

Course Dates:
Please contact us to discuss in-house delivery of this course.

Price: £600 in house.

Trainer:
Chris Haines is a full time trainer running many In Service Training sessions at a national level. He works closely with many schools and has a reputation for providing solutions that work. He is an expert on learning, memory techniques, formative assessment and the skills needed for effective classroom leadership. His work is highly valued in schools taking a stimulating and pragmatic approach to current issues in the classroom. He continues to work closely with the Institute of Education, London on long term school based projects as well as leading the Effective Teaching and Learning Network

The Effective Teaching and Learning Network
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