Events
We host a number of different events whose purpose is to offer a variety of ways for schools to network and learn from each other about how best to develop independent, metacognitive, self-regulating learners. Our annual ‘Festival of Metacognition’ conference allows practitioners from all over the world the opportunity to hear from cutting edge researchers as well as experienced classroom teachers about the latest theoretical and practical ideas. Our ‘Metacognition Meets’ are regional events that give both members of our network and others, the opportunity to visit a local 'Thinking School' and share pedagogy and practice. Likewise our regular webinars and online meetings give insights in how schools can tie in their work developing independent learners into other areas of the curriculum and the demands of inspectorates. To discover more about our events - see below:
Spring Term 2024
18th January 2024: Drive Team Online Meeting: Making and Measuring Impact of Metacognitive Tools. 4.00pm until 5.00pm.(Premium Members only)
25th January 2024: Metacognition Meet: Wales. 1.00pm until 3.30pm. Kindly hosted by Danescourt Primary School, Danescourt Way, Cardiff, CF5 2SN. This is a unique opportunity for all educators in Wales to visit a ‘Thinking School’ near you: to network, share pedagogy and practice in developing a whole school approach to the creation of metacognitive, self regulatory learners. Suitable for primary or secondary school leaders interested in exploring and/or embedding metacognition within their school. Book your place.
1st February 2024 4-4.20pm: FREE Webinar: Festival of Metacognition Speaker Showcase: Enculturation: Raising Attainment and Monitoring Impact – A Thinking School Journey. Hear from Charles Dickens School’s SLT on their experience of how becoming an accredited Thinking School has supported their ambitions to develop metacognitive, self-regulating learners. View Webinar
7th February 2024: Metacognition Meet: North West. 9.30am until 1pm. Kindly hosted by Revoe Learning Academy, Grasmere Rd, Blackpool FY1 5HP. This is a unique opportunity for all educators near Blackpool and based in the North West to visit a ‘Thinking School’ near you: to network, share pedagogy and practice in developing a whole school approach to the creation of metacognitive, self regulatory learners. Suitable for primary or secondary school leaders interested in exploring and/or embedding metacognition within their school. Book your place.
27th February 2024: Metacognition Meet: Liverpool. 1.00pm until 3.30pm. Kindly hosted by Leamington Primary School, Leamington Road, Liverpool, L11 7BT. This is a unique opportunity for all educators in Liverpool, Cheshire, Merseyside and The Wirral to visit a ‘Thinking School’ near you: to network, share pedagogy and practice in developing a whole school approach to the creation of metacognitive, self regulatory learners. Suitable for primary or secondary school leaders interested in exploring and/or embedding metacognition within their school. Book your place.
12th March 2024 4-4.20pm: FREE Webinar: Festival of Metacognition Speaker Showcase: ‘Strengthening the Student Toolbox – in Action’. Amarbeer Singh Gill, author of ‘Strengthening the Student Toolbox – in Action’, introduces us to ideas from his influential book on how to help students consolidate knowledge and enhance their learning. View Webinar
14th March 2024 TM Northern Ireland Conference. Bringing together expert school leaders, teachers and researchers who share a passion for developing metacognition and self-regulation in their learners. Keynote: Prof. Daniel Muijs, Professor Daniel Muijs, Head of the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work, Queen’s University, Belfast. Author EEF Guidance Report, ‘Metacognition & Self Regulated Learning’. Former Head of Research, OFSTED. Workshops: Hear from expert school leaders and teachers provide insight on their journey to enhance best practice. Find out more and book your place
21st March 2024 4-4.20pm: FREE Webinar: Festival of Metacognition Speaker Showcase: ‘Thinking Aloud’ Developing Metacognition Through Peer Collaboration and Talk. Dr. Kirstin Mulholland shares her work on ‘Thinking Aloud’, sharing practical ideas on harnessing the power of collaborative talk for metacognitive development. View Webinar
25th April 2024 4-4.20pm: FREE Webinar: Festival of Metacognition Speaker Showcase: ‘Successfully Motivating Students – How to Apply Self Determination Theory In The Classroom’. Hear from Dr. Claire Badger (FCCT), who shares her insights in to motivation and the practical application of self-determination theory in the classroom. Book your free webinar place
Thursday 2nd May 4-4.20pm: FREE Webinar: Metacognition and Memory: how are they related and what does that mean for learning and teaching? Prof. Daniel Muijs, author of the EEF’s guidance report on ‘Metacognition and Self Regulated Learning’, provides an insight in to his workshop on metacognition and memory. Book your free webinar place
More dates and locations for TSN Metacognition Meets in the next academic year will be coming soon. We’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we can!
Summer Term 2024
17th & 18th June 2024: The Festival of Metacognition, Marylebone, London Find out more and register interest.
17th June: Day Conference
18th June: Thinking Schools Tour
More dates and locations for TSN Metacognition Meets in the next academic year will be coming soon. We’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we can!