Independent Learning

Using Unhomework to Supercharge Lockdown Learning - Part Two

Part two of a two-part blog from Independent Thinking Associate, primary teacher and author Mark Creasy on how to improve motivation and develop independent learning through better homework during lockdown.

Five-minute read

Posted by Mark Creasy on 18 Feb 2021

Mark Creasy, Assessment and Feedback, Behaviour, Motivation and Engagement, Beyond Differentiation, Blended Learning, Creativity, Curriculum and Lesson Planning, Diversity and Inclusion, Improving Standards and Effectiveness, Independent Learning, Learning Technologies, Questioning and Thinking Skills, Teaching and Learning, Teaching in Challenging Circumstances, Read, Covid-19

Thinking, Creativity and Paper Clips I

Ian Gilbert in the first of a two-part webinar all about thinking, learning and creativity in our brave new world.

25-minute watch

Posted by Ian Gilbert on 26 Nov 2020

Ian Gilbert, Behaviour, Motivation and Engagement, Beyond Differentiation, Complexity, Creativity, Curriculum and Lesson Planning, Education, Employability, Improving Standards and Effectiveness, Independent Learning, Questioning and Thinking Skills, Teaching and Learning, Thunks, Watch

Thinking, Creativity and Paper Clips II

Ian Gilbert in the second part of a two-part webinar he recorded for us all about thinking, learning and creativity in our brave new world. And paper clips.

17-minute watch

Posted by Ian Gilbert on 26 Nov 2020

Ian Gilbert, Behaviour, Motivation and Engagement, Beyond Differentiation, Complexity, Creativity, Curriculum and Lesson Planning, Employability, Education, Improving Standards and Effectiveness, Independent Learning, Questioning and Thinking Skills, Teaching and Learning, Thunks, Watch

8Way Thinking

What 8Way thinking is, where it came from and how it can be used to make even the most dismal-appearing of subject matters fascinating.

Five-minute read

13 Nov 2020

Ian Gilbert, Beyond Differentiation, Complexity, Curriculum and Lesson Planning, Environment, Creativity, Independent Learning, Outdoor Learning, Questioning and Thinking Skills, Teaching and Learning, Wonder, Read

Ian Gilbert Edumate Interview

An interview with Ian Gilbert and those nice people at Edumate with ideas for developing independent thinkers in all classrooms.

30-minute watch

Posted by Ian Gilbert on 10 Nov 2020

Ian Gilbert, Behaviour, Motivation and Engagement, Beyond Differentiation, Curriculum and Lesson Planning, Improving Standards and Effectiveness, Independent Learning, Questioning and Thinking Skills, Teaching and Learning, Thunks, Watch

Jackie Beere - Highlights

Highlights of a fascinating online INSET session delivered by Associate Jackie Beere OBE for primary teachers on well-being, thinking skills and more.

Posted by Jackie Beere OBE on 06 Nov 2020

Equity, Peace and Beauty

On the second of every month we publish our Second Thoughts newsletter. We normally focus on six themes. This month, it was just three. Big ones.

Ten-minute watch and read

Posted by Ian Gilbert on 03 Jun 2020

Ian Gilbert, Activism, Restorative Practice, Society, Read, Watch, Diversity and Inclusion, Independent Learning, Well-Being, Creativity, Covid-19

A Conversation About Creating Resilient, Independent Primary Learners

A conversation about creating resilient, independent learners in Primary schools with Associates Jonathan Lear and Mark Creasy.

53-minute watch

03 Jun 2020

Jonathan Lear, Behaviour, Motivation and Engagement, Creativity, Curriculum and Lesson Planning, Growth Mindset, Independent Learning, School Improvement, Teaching and Learning, Teaching in Challenging Circumstances, Resilience, Watch, What Now Week

A Conversation About Technology, Learning and Making Connections

A conversation about technology, learning and making connections with Associates Roy Leighton and Mark Anderson joined by Mark Allen (@EdintheClouds).

52-minute watch

02 Jun 2020

Mark Anderson, Roy Leighton, Covid-19, Creativity, Curriculum and Lesson Planning, Education, Independent Learning, Learning Technologies, School Improvement, Teaching and Learning, Teaching in Challenging Circumstances, Watch, What Now Week

Are We Refusing to Learn From Lockdown?

Associate (Real) David Cameron poses an important question that is vexing him during the current transformation of the education system - are we all refusing to learn from lockdown?

Five-minute read

Posted by David Cameron on 13 May 2020

David Cameron, Education, Research, Schools, Covid-19, Activism, Leadership, Independent Learning, Learning Technologies, Society, Teaching and Learning, Read

Shaping Their World

A guest blog from artist, teacher, researcher and INSET Junction member Pete Moorhouse who argues passionately for the importance of woodwork in early childhood education and all the many benefits it brings.

Five-minute read

Posted by Guest on 07 Apr 2020

Independent Learning, Covid-19, Creativity, Relationships, Teaching and Learning, Read, Behaviour, Motivation and Engagement, Curriculum and Lesson Planning, Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Learning Technologies, Outdoor Learning, Resilience, EYFS

Ten Wishes from 'Dirty Teaching' Author and Associate Juliet Robertson

Associate and outdoor learning expert Juliet Robertson puts forward her ten wishes for what she wants for children and the outside world with schools now closed due to the pandemic.

Five-minute read

Posted by Juliet Robertson on 23 Mar 2020

Education, Environment, Juliet Robertson, Covid-19, Curriculum and Lesson Planning, EYFS, Independent Learning, Society, Teaching and Learning, Teaching in Challenging Circumstances, Read, Outdoor Learning, Numeracy, Literacy, Managing Stress and Mindfulness

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