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Promoting
Deep Learning
Although in everyday conversation
we may use a single word – learning –
to describe it, there is a massive difference
between having a tentative, superficial grasp
of something and a deep, genuine understanding.
The extreme ends of this spectrum are often referred
to as Surface and Deep Learning and all too often
in the past classrooms have been characterised
by the former – children receiving, retaining
and regurgitating information, doing it neatly
and underlining the title with a ruler. Many have
rejected this concept of learning as limited and
limiting and there is currently considerable interest
in how we can move children beyond simply knowing
things to an increasingly sophisticated and deeper
understanding.
This project seeks to address two key questions:
1.
What does Deep Learning look like?
2.
How do we promote it in the classroom?
Deep Learning Programmes
We are currently running Deep
Learning Programmes throughout the UK. These may
be based in a single school, a cluster of schools
or organised through a Local Authority.
While the precise logistics of individual programmes
may vary the fundamental approach-based upon Action
Research and trying out new strategies and approaches
in the classroom- remains the same and involves
four broad stages:
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- Stage one -
a launch event. Usually
in the form of a workshop (numbers between 6
– 24) to stimulate discussion, outline
the basic methodology, suggest tools and strategies
for the classroom.
- Stage two -
an interim period
during which teachers will collect information
and try out some of the ideas suggested at the
launch event.
- Stage three -
a follow-up event
during which teachers will be able to share
their findings.
- Stage four
- a period in which the participating
teachers will disseminate their findings with
the wider staff. This may involve an Inset day
based around a keynote and workshops.
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nb:
No two programmes have been identical as all workshops/projects
are customised to reflect the interests and needs
of the teachers/schools involved. The above programme
is no more than a rough guide.
If you are interested in further information and/or
discussing possibilities please contact Mike Hughes
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Mike Hughes
is the well-known and highly acclaimed author
of best-selling books such as And the Main Thing
is…Learning, Closing the Learning Gap, Tweak
to Transform and Coaching in Schools. After spending
eighteen years as a teacher, most recently as
a secondary head, Mike now works full time supporting
schools and organisations in the drive to improve
learning in the classroom.
for a full list of conferences, venues
and dates Contact
Mike Hughes
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