Creating Independent Learners
Creating and improving independent learning skills in young children.
ESTYN Inspections are regularly recommending that children improve these skills but how do we achieve this on a day-to-day basis in our schools? Independence is far bigger than children not interrupting teachers……
We must ask ourselves:
What are we doing for these children that they could do for themselves-from the time that they come into school in the morning to the time that they go home?
The course will include many, many different systems routines and real-life examples of good practice. It also includes hints and tips that will enable schools to develop this vital life-long skill in their children.
- What does an independent child ‘look like’
- How can we promote independence across both the school day and all areas of learning?
- What are the main barriers to creating independent learners, from an adult’s point of view and also from the children?
- How do we model, praise and reward it?
- The importance of adult behaviour in promoting independence- not over directing over dominating or over preparing
- How to set up a ‘self-help’ classroom-an environment that encourages independence
- The difference between a dependent learner and an independent one
- Maintaining standards through the promotion of independence
What people say about this course...
"One of the best courses I've been on in a while! Excellent delivery of information & resources." Course delegate March 2019
"Excellent ideas, discussions and ways forward for us to take back to school to develop and encourage our children to become more independent - and for us as staff to celebrate their independence." Course delegate March 2019
"Really inspiring day! Lots of practical ideas which I can't wait to take back to school. Looking forward to improving independent learning in my school." Course delegate March 2019
Course Presenter: Cath Delve
Course Location: South Wales - Cardiff
ADDRESS: Future Inn, Hemingway Road, Cardiff Bay, CF10 4AU
START TIME: 8.30am coffee and registration for a 9.00am starthttps://www.futureinns.co.uk/cardiff/