Feedback is essential, but what is it?
Feedback; breakfast of champions! Everyone agrees that feedback is essential. Common sense and research have highlighted that formative assessment in the classroom, consisting of lots of feedback and opportunities to use it, enhances motivation and attainment. Studies have indicated that GCSE students can achieve a 0.5 grade increase per subject through the provision of quality feedback and the effects have
MADE Training – 10 reasons to book
MADE Training - 10 reasons to book 1. Consistent feedback from our students is ‘amazing’, ‘best school day ever’, ‘life changing’, ‘hugely enjoyable’. 2. Consistent feedback from our teachers and staff is ‘mind blowing’, ‘a catalyst for change’, ‘absolutely perfect’. 3. Our programme content is current, updated regularly and sourced from the major examination boards. 4. Our dynamic team of trainers is recruited from
Meta-cognition
‘Meta-cognition’ instruction has been highlighted in the Sutton Trust EEF Toolkit (see here) as one of the most effective interventions in closing the attainment gap. These interventions have a very high impact on academic results, for low financial cost, giving an incredible return on investment. Students involved in meta-cognition programmes can experience an additional eight months of development over a
The Element – Book Review
In this book, Ken Robinson argues that a fulfilling career comes through the recognition and development of those skills for which we show a natural aptitude and affinity. Chapters include: Think Differently / Finding Your Tribe / What Will They Think? / Do You Feel Lucky? / Is It Too Late? / For Love Or Money Sir Ken Robinson’s 2006 TED talk
Mind Gym – Book Review
Gary Mack presents a series of short essays describing the importance of mental preparation with regard to increased motivation and performance within the field of sports. Filled with anecdotes and stories from Mack’s career as a counsellor and consultant, this book reads as a who’s who of American sports stars and their insights into mental toughness. Gary Mack is an American
Content development
Our training team works hard to monitor current trends in education and changes within curriculum design. We study current themes offered by the main examining bodies and choose examples within the most common topics. For example, all examining bodies offering a science GCSE have a topic exploring DNA. In our CSI:MADE programme we instruct students on how to use mnemonic devices, illustrating the technique by getting