Effective Questioning, Active Learning

Creating independent learners

This course explores the differences between 'passive' and 'active' learning, the benefits of the latter and examines teaching techniques which promote active learning easily. 'Active' does not necessarily mean movement, but does imply collaborative groupwork and particular ways of setting up the learning environment to promote indpendent learning - Come and learn how to extend your teaching techniques.

  “Challenged, inspired, resourced.” 
Create a high-impact and fun learning environmentDevelop pupils' independent learning skillsTake away 22 practical activities to use in the classroomFrame powerful questions to stimulate pupils’ thinking and doingImprove your assessment of on-going learningImprove your use of group workIncrease pupil self-assessment of their own learningImprove the quality of questioning by pupilsIncrease pupil engagement and motivation