Practical Teacher Workshop: Designing Effective Units Using Essential Ideas
Learn how to design effective units of work that align to how the brain works.
Design Effective Units Using Essential Ideas (1.5 Hours)
Overview
Unlock the power of cognitive science with our hands-on workshop, 'Designing Effective Units Using Essential Ideas'.
Building on the insights from our recent webinar, this session is designed to transform how you plan and deliver your curriculum by designing for cognitive load. We will show you how to design units that support both struggling and high-achieving students.
Why Attend?
In today's fast-paced educational environment, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of content. But what if you could teach less and achieve more? This workshop will guide you through the process of developing units centered around a clear, essential idea—ensuring your students gain deep, meaningful understanding without overload.
What You'll Learn:
- Identify an Effective Essential Idea: Discover how to pinpoint the core concept that will drive your unit, making planning simpler and more impactful.
- Map Knowledge and Vocabulary: Practice strategically selecting and organising the knowledge and vocabulary that will support your essential idea, enhancing student comprehension and retention.
- Practical Application: Engage in an "I do, we do, you do" approach with a practice unit, allowing you to see the process in action and collaborate with peers.
- Plan Your Future Units: Apply these strategies to your own curriculum, ensuring your future units are coherent, focused, and effective.
Who should attend:
This workshop is perfect for educators committed to improving their teaching practice and supporting all learners. Whether you're new to cognitive load theory or looking to refine your approach, you'll leave equipped with the tools and confidence to create transformative learning experiences. Note: This workshop will not be suitable for Maths teachers.
Join us for this empowering session and take the first step towards a more focused, effective teaching approach.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Format: Interactive workshop
Walk away with clarity, coherence, and a replicable design process.
Learn how to design effective units of work that align to how the brain works.
Design Effective Units Using Essential Ideas (1.5 Hours)
Overview
Unlock the power of cognitive science with our hands-on workshop, 'Designing Effective Units Using Essential Ideas'.
Building on the insights from our recent webinar, this session is designed to transform how you plan and deliver your curriculum by designing for cognitive load. We will show you how to design units that support both struggling and high-achieving students.
Why Attend?
In today's fast-paced educational environment, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of content. But what if you could teach less and achieve more? This workshop will guide you through the process of developing units centered around a clear, essential idea—ensuring your students gain deep, meaningful understanding without overload.
What You'll Learn:
- Identify an Effective Essential Idea: Discover how to pinpoint the core concept that will drive your unit, making planning simpler and more impactful.
- Map Knowledge and Vocabulary: Practice strategically selecting and organising the knowledge and vocabulary that will support your essential idea, enhancing student comprehension and retention.
- Practical Application: Engage in an "I do, we do, you do" approach with a practice unit, allowing you to see the process in action and collaborate with peers.
- Plan Your Future Units: Apply these strategies to your own curriculum, ensuring your future units are coherent, focused, and effective.
Who should attend:
This workshop is perfect for educators committed to improving their teaching practice and supporting all learners. Whether you're new to cognitive load theory or looking to refine your approach, you'll leave equipped with the tools and confidence to create transformative learning experiences. Note: This workshop will not be suitable for Maths teachers.
Join us for this empowering session and take the first step towards a more focused, effective teaching approach.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Format: Interactive workshop
Walk away with clarity, coherence, and a replicable design process.
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