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Monday, 12th June, 2023
The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham, B7 4BL
08:30 - 16:30 BST
Why The Festival of Metacognition?
Speakers - Networking - Practical Workshops - CPD
The Festival of Metacognition draws together those with a shared passion for developing metacognitive, self-regulating learners in one place. Gain unparalleled insights from cutting edge researchers and thought leaders, take home classroom strategies from expert practitioners and share ideas with leaders and teachers from across the Thinking School Network. Progressive, informative and inspiring - take advantage of this chance to explore the latest and best practice to successfully develop metacognition in your school.
Example of our past speakers
DR JAMES MANNION
Author of ‘Fear is the Mind Killer’, Associate, Oracy Cambridge, Bespoke Programmes Leader, Centre for Educational Leadership, UCL.
ROGER SUTCLIFFE
Founder member of SAPERE and co-director of P4C. Author of 'Thinking Moves A-Z: Metacognition made simple
DR KULVARN ATWAL
Author of 'The Thinking School' - Developing a Dynamic Learning Community, Exec Head of Highlands & Uphall Primary School
Impactful CPD to share across your school / MAT
Festival tickets include full access to the physical event and also include
unlimited access to all curated footage from the
event for the next 12 months for you and your whole school - at no additional cost.
For those unable to attend in person, we're also offering the opportunity to purchase the on-demand content from the Festival. These top quality recordings of expert speakers and workshop facilitators will provide CPD for the next 12 months, for every member of staff at your school.
Our 2022 Schedule
A rich line-up of inspirational, experienced educators and experts in their fields.
Dr Kulvarn Atwal
OPENING SPEAKER
Last year we heard from Dr Kulvarn Atwal, Author of 'The Thinking School'.
We shall soon be announcing this year's opening speaker.
NETWORKING
Throughout the day there are opportunities to network with like-minded leaders and teachers from Primary and Secondary Schools of all types, including accredited Thinking Schools, to share experiences regarding the development of metacognition in your students.
WORKSHOPS
Illuminating and practical workshops throughout the day, all with a metacognitive focus and presented by experts in their fields.
