For All teachers, directors of learning and school leaders
Strategies to Improve Motivation, Engagement and Teach Thinking Skills
techniques for effective, inspirational teaching
A one-day conference led by Dr Alan Jones
- Understand motivation and study how to capture, hold and extend students attention and focus in lessons
- Learn a range of motivational tools, ‘tricks’, games, puzzles and activities including strategies based around group work that can be applied to any subject area
- Examine a range of thinking tools and creative thinking challenges to not only improve motivation but teach thinking skills and raise achievement
- Develop ways of improving pupil teacher relationships and to build student confidence
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Dr Alan Jones has 22 years of teaching experience in London and Cornwall across a range of subjects. He is an expert on motivation and thinking skills, he is an accredited ‘index 360’ performance coach, Lead Trainer for the Institute of Neuro-linguistic Programming, and an accredited Edward De Bono Consultant. Alan works as a consultant and trainer in the fields of motivation, raising achievement, performance coaching, emotional intelligence, thinking skills and leadership within schools, but he also now provides consultancy to business. He is the author of many books and papers on learning and motivation, was a dissertation tutor to M.Ed students and has carried out research on behalf of the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth. Alan is an inspirational speaker who is able to translate his extensive theoretical knowledge into effective, practical classroom strategies.
The course is for teachers who want to improve the motivation, engagement and concentration of learners and also improve their students thinking skills. The day will provide a wealth of motivational tools, ‘tricks’, games, puzzles, activities and ideas for group work as well as a range of tools to teach thinking skills and creativity to raise student achievement. Most importantly the methods and techniques can be applied to all subject areas. Armed with the strategies the teacher will also be in a position to improve pupil teacher relationships, behaviour and the self esteem of the learner. The course aims to provide those who attend with a wealth of effective ideas and strategies to use in the classroom. With Alan Jones as the tutor the day will be informative, inspiring and enjoyable. |
Venues
Courses will be taking place late in the Autumn Term 2010 at
London
Ramada Hyde Park Hotel
Glasgow
Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport
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Programme
09.30-10.00 Registration and refreshments
10.00-11.00 Collaborative Learning. Motivation and Thinking Skills
11.00-11.15 Break
11.15-12.15 Creative Challenges – Games, Magic and Motivation
12.15-13.15 Lunch
13.15-14.15 Concentration, Focus and Application – Shaping and Extending It
14.15-14.30 Break
14.30-15.30 Active Evaluation of Thinking Tools
15.30-15.45 Further Resources, Next Steps and Evaluation
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Conference Fees
The fee for the conference is £219 + VAT (VAT is claimed back by schools). Additional delegates from the same school only £198 + VAT. There is an additional London supplement of £15 + VAT to cover the cost of the hotel. Delegates will receive a conference pack, refreshments and lunch. Reservations are accepted on the understanding that applicants agree to our terms and conditions. The submission of an application form represents a firm booking. The full fee is payable if there is a cancellation within 14 days of the start of the conference, otherwise there is a £50 cancellation and administration fee. Substitutions can be made at any time. We reserve the right to cancel the course at short notice if circumstances arise which are beyond our control. The course fee will be refunded but AWLED Consultancy Ltd disclaims any further liability. |
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