How can I get my class to think for themselves? We asked Independent Thinking founder and award-winning writer Ian Gilbert what he thought and here are his three suggestions.

What simple change can I make to my teaching environment to improve learning? We asked Independent Thinking Associate and author Claire Gadsby and this is what she had to say

How can I make homework more worthwhile? We asked Associate Mark Creasy, author of Unhomework and Independent Thinking on Primary Teaching, for our CPD Jukebox

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

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

25-minute watch

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

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

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

30-minute watch

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

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

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

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

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