In spite of the challenges we are all facing, or perhaps because of them, we have been approached by many schools to support them as they take a whole-school approach to the teaching of metacognition. This approach is not just about the improvements seen in pupils attainment and progress, but as importantly, the development of their ability to self-manage their learning and become independent learners.
Chairman’s Update – Nov 2020 Read More
We’ve identified a few articles that look at how it will be for pupils when they return to school; the potential trauma and anxiety it may cause as well as the impact on their learning. These resources are mainly based around Barry Carpenter’s Recovery Curriuclum – we hope you’ll find them useful.
The Recovery Curriculum – Essential Reading Read More
Throughout my time working in education, I have developed an interest in the brain, cognition and metacognition. This is partly due to personal experience but also my genuine desire to see my students achieve their full academic and personal potential.
Gordon’s School & Motivational Maps Read More
Brenzett Primary School, based in Romney Marsh, Kent is a new member of the Thinking Schools Network and has recently begun it’s Thinking School journey. We were particularly impressed with the idea of their Knowledge Wall, which they are happy for us to share with you.
The Knowledge Wall – Brenzett Primary School Read More
In this podcast, Marina Fogle from The Parent Hood talks to Alisdair Wade from Thinking Matters about the basic things parents can embrace, during lockdown and beyond, that will have a massive positive impact on our children’s long term development.
Podcast – TM Tips For Parents educating children at home Read More
Supporting Health and Wellbeing through Metacognitive Visual Tools.
Agents of change – The importance of not being complacent Read More
So, what makes your pupils tick?
At Motivation Matters we have been looking at ways of integrating a working knowledge of intrinsic motivation amongst pupils and staff at schools across the UK and beyond. We are now guiding School Leaders in their support of Senior Leadership Teams, Teachers and Pupils, in terms of both their performance and wellbeing.
Is school performance or wellbeing important in these times? Read More
Cumran Primary School has been developing a whole school approach to developing children’s metacognition for more than a decade and is accredited by the University of Exeter as a Thinking School. Lorna Gardiner, Thinking Matters Consultant has provided training and support to the leadership and staff team of Cumran PS in recent years and shares the outcomes of an inspection report of the school, recently published by the Education and Training Inspectorate.
Children Lead the Learning at Cumran Primary School Read More
Welcome to our latest Thinking Matters Update. We’re delighted to share news of events and activities taking place both in the UK and overseas.
Thinking Matters Update February 2020 Read More
The work and impact of the Thinking Matters approach and Thinking Schools has regular coverage in both National and Educational media press and publications. Recent coverage includes: