Thinking, Doing, Talking Science taster session – Bright Ideas Time
Explore creative ways to effectively develop higher-order thinking skills through dedicated discussion slots at the start of science lessons.
Dates: Wednesday 7th May 2025
Time: 4 – 5pm
Online
Price: Free to staff from member schools; £20 for staff from non-member schools
For: All primary teachers and TAs. Open to staff from Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire schools only
A participative session where we explore various discussion techniques to encourage pupils’ thinking skills, which form part of the Thinking, Doing, Talking Science pedagogy. We also look at how these can be recorded and used as evidence of progression and understanding.
Course outcomes:
- Understand the importance of a dedicated discussion time
- Practice techniques that encourage pupils to share their knowledge and express their thinking