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TEACHING AND LEARNING SYMPOSIUM - 8TH MAY 2019

Presentations, resources and links

Workshops:
1. How to better manage Anxiety and Build Confidence at Work Led by Adam Williams from Exeter City Football Club.

Please feel free to visit the A.J Williams Hypnotherapy website here

Feedback: 'Helpful to see anxiety in a more positive light and as something controllable'; 'Useful hints and tips to apply to my own life as well as in the classroom'

2. Sensory Attachment Intervention Led by Chris West and Lucy Gillett from The Adoption Consultancy 360

Please click here for School Training Workshops flyer

Future Symposium dates:
Autumn – 9th October 2019
Spring - 22nd January 2020
Summer – 6th May 2020
Time: 16.00 to 17.00. Venue: St James School, Exeter

GRAMMAR AS CHOICE: RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS

Grammar as Choice: Resources for Teachers is a website for English teachers set up by the University of Exeter. The website will be updated regularly.

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TEACHING & LEARNING SYMPOSIUM - 10TH MAY 2017

Presentations, resources and links:

1. Maths investigations and problem-solving tasks to use in KS2 and KS3. Led by Ruth Wang, Exwick Heights Primary School
Presentation
2. Maths Mastery KS1. Led by Dawn Chapman from Alphington Primary School
3. Vocal Warm Ups (for non specialists). Led by Chris Blurton from Haytor View Primary School
4. Vocabulary Development. Led by Ella Amos from Exwick Heights Primary School
5. Breaking Fear of Failure. Led by Amber Hughes from Isca Academy
Presentation
6. Flipped Learning. Led by Sinead McCaffrey and Mark O'Dubhain from Clyst Heath Primary School
7. Global Learning. Led by Caitlin Wright from St James School

Future Symposium dates:

28th June 2017
4.00pm to 5.00pm St James School
It is intended that workshops will be cross phase, however concepts presented and shared will need to be adapted to meet your own needs.

TEACHING & LEARNING SYMPOSIUM - 15TH MARCH 2017

Presentations, resources and links

1. Student Driven Digital Portfolios Led by Simon Wing from Montgomery Primary School
"Really liked this app, especially with it being free. Will give it a go"
"New useful resource"
Presentation

2. Inductive Teaching - A different approach to a child-centered lesson Led by Michaela Cousins from Haytor View Community
"Clear child led learning"
"A great, simple idea"

3. Get your Groove in the Mood to Learn! Led by Vikki Squires from Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School
"So simple to organise - so effective for all children. Brilliant"

4. Physical Activity as a Vehicle for Holistic Development Led by Jonny Holding from Wynstream Primary School
"Great ideas to use in class"
"Good anecdotes and practical examples"
Presentation

5. Effective Grouping Led by Joe Wyatt from St James School
"Good variety of ideas"

6. Using Latin in KS2 and KS3 Led by Ella Amos from Exwick Heights Primary School
"Excellent - great food for thought and a whole new way of maintaining children's interest"
Presentation

Future Symposium dates:

10th May 2017
28th June 2017
4.00pm to 5.00pm St James School

It is intended that workshops will be cross phase, however concepts presented and shared will need to be adapted to meet your own needs.

Teaching and Learning Symposium - 25th January 2017

Presentations, resources and links

Workshops:

1. Supporting positive developments in parental engagement. Led by Iain Franklin from Haytor View Community Primary School

Feedback: 'Excellent sense that we are doing a good job at my school with communication with parents. Good ideas given to bring parents into school'; 'Great ideas. Thoughtful'; 'Thought provoking Q’s which led to helpful discussions with colleagues'; 'Time to reflect and talk with colleagues'; 'Useful ideas on ways forward'; 'Made me think of new strategies'; 'Interesting session with a great delivery'.

2. A Maths Mindset. Led by Jeremy Davy from Clyst Heath Primary School

Feedback: 'Very useful and thought provoking – useful sources and ideas to try'; 'Loved the discussion regarding a growth mindset'; 'Very current and relevant – good input and opened up some discussion to be further explored at school'; 'Practical activities to consider and put into action'; 'Interesting, relevant and thought provoking'; 'Interesting and informative – thought provoking about OUR attitude and children’s attitude'

Further reading:

Maths Mindset presentation
Carol Dweck: 'The Power of Believing You Can Improve' TED Talk (Youtube)
Jo Boaler: www.youcubed.org
James Nottingham: www.jamesnottingham.co.uk; 'Labels Limit Learning' TED Talk (Youtube)
John Hattie: www.visible-maths.org
Rachel Riley: girls and maths: "Stop saying girls aren't good at maths!" Guardian Article 12.10.14
Great maths problems and videos for children: www.numberphile.com

3. Using different number systems to consolidate children’s understanding of place value. Led by Graeme Hankin from Haytor View Community Primary School

Feedback: 'Enjoyed it and will take inspiration from the workshop, thank you'; 'Fab! Will definitely use!'; 'Awesome'; 'Very visionary way to approach these issues'; 'Really useful resource, would love to see it in practice'; 'Informative, fun, interactive'; 'Great ideas. Fun way to engage children of all ages'.

Resources:

4. 'Kahoot’ Make Learning Awesome! Led by Jason Nofal from St James School

Feedback: 'Very clear, concise and engaging. Fantastic resources! Adaptable and will use more often'; 'Brilliant!'; 'Great ideas, will take back to school'; 'Awesome. Will use'; 'Brilliant presentation, fun and informative!'; 'Fantastic idea! Would love to use'; 'Lots of ideas – applicable to any year group. Very interactive'.

Find out more: Kahoot

5. Say hello to R Time! Led by Scott Hampton from Haytor View Community Primary School

Feedback: 'Loved it. Thinking how to use it'; 'Brilliant, really great ideas, will explore website'; 'Lovely simple concept which will work in any context'; 'Really interesting! Would love to implement'; 'Really good info – will definitely research this tool'; 'Fab! Loved it! Loads of info, great presentation can’t wait to get the book!'; 'Brilliant! A really good idea – definitely worth exploring'; 'Love it! Important skills to learn'; 'Fantastic!! We need this'.

Resources and links:

6. Writing structures. Led by Laura Newton from St James School

Feedback: 'Good ideas to take back to school'; 'Interesting to hear secondary'; 'Interesting way to link primary to secondary writing styles'; 'Good insight to future for children’s writing'; 'Nice to see what this is like in secondary'.

Future Symposium dates:
15th March 2017
10th May 2017
28th June 2017
4.00pm to 5.00pm St James School
It is intended that workshops will be cross phase, however concepts presented and shared will need to be adapted to meet your own needs.

Labels Limit Learning