Gemma Aukett

Workshop overview

• This session will focus on a whole child approach and how discovering the hidden treasure within can help us to unlock student potential and encourage engagement.

• We will explore the journey of learning and how different approaches can provide a ‘map’ to lead the way on this adventure.

• You will be introduced to the Motivational Maps, an exciting tool that can be used with students to identify their intrinsic motivators and provides a foundation for rich and meaningful conversations and interventions both within a pastoral and academic context.

Biography

Following her time performing with an educational theatre company, Gemma trained as a Drama teacher and worked as Head of Drama, Head of Arts Faculty and Thinking Schools Coordinator at a State Secondary School in Essex. After a decade in these roles, Gemma decided to turn her focus towards the pastoral side of school life, taking on the role of Houseparent and Thinking Schools Lead at a State Boarding School in Surrey. Gemma now works as an Educational Consultant and enjoys working with schools, teachers, the University of Kent and Thinking Matters, exploring the wonders of metacognition!