Take a look at what we’ve been up to and what’s been happening across the globe within the thinking community… and if you have any news you’d like to share – please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Critical Thinking and Metacognition As Critical Thinking Coordinator at Aylesbury High School, a girls’ grammar school in Buckinghamshire, I’m keen to find answers to these questions and more.
Newly Accredited Thinking Schools Whilst schools have been closed, the Thinking School accreditation team at The University of Exeter have been busy, well…. accrediting. There have been a number of
This webinar is designed for teachers and senior leaders interested in learning more about how to integrate the explicit development of critical thinking into their pedagogy and practise.
Introduction The recent Festival of Metacognition in London provided attendees with lots of information, stimulation and inspiration, but an enthusiastic group of 30 attendees wanted even more, and
Throughout the day, experts from various fields shared their insights, strategies, and research, helping educators and learners alike to harness the power of thinking about thinking. It was
The EEF guidance report’s evidence acknowledges the impact upon learners as they acquire Metacognition and Self-Regulation strategies to be a potential 7 months additional progress. Therefore, having set
One of our guiding principles at Thinking Matters is the value to be fully ‘inclusive’. A Thinking School supports and includes everyone. We hold the underlying belief that
Following a welcome by Alisdair Wade, Thinking Matters’ CEO, the keynote address was presented by Professor Daniel Muijs, Head of the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social
Following the theme of exercise and movement, thank you to Arabella Chute, the Thinking School Co-ordinator at Notting Hill Prep who recently undertook an innovative research project and
Self-Regulated Learning: First up is a comprehensive summary of the research from our own Lorna Gardiner around Self Regulated Learning – what it actually is, how it is developed and how
Why is fostering Intrinsic Motivation key for a Thinking School? 2024… another year of opportunity! For many, the New Year heralds a chance to take stock and think
It was great fun to meet with our TM consultants and consider how many ways they could use the Thinking Frames and Thinking Moves to help organise thinking and ideas connected to Christmas. Enjoy the suggestions below and please do share examples from your students with us.