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"What is learning? But all of it was very relevant and very down to earth - so refreshing but full of knowledge about what teaching is really like!"
"Principles for effective learning - teaching of the main basic skills across all curriculum areas - the motivation to become a better, more effective teacher, evaluating the pupils learning rather than focus on monitoring."
"Focus on the skills, increase confidence in cutting down the content, emphasis on 'doing' - the 80/20 rule."
"Talking about the rate of work was interesting and how productive children should be - the 20/80% ratio."
"An all round excellent course, really great to be reminded of what is in our booklets."
"Talking with others about what we do in school."
"The whole thing, Chris Quigley is a very engaging speaker and gave me a lot of ideas for staff down back at the ranch. I also percussed the book to help me."
“Found the whole day very thought provoking and interesting. Chris presented a very realistic approach to deliver an effective lesson with children at the heart.”
“Being asked questions which did actually provoke thinking, reflection time."
“All very thought provoking, thank you and now need to be reflective on our practice”
"The part about productivity and application (the rate)."
“The TED video.”
“The bit about having a stop doing list.”
“Discussing about learning objectives - very clearly put.”
“Framing questions sheet.”
"I found the whole conference valuable and useful. As a school this is the key priority for the next 18 months - focus on effective learning. The presentation of this underlying principle has helped to clarify our thinking”
“Different aspects of learning and input, productivities, simplifying objectives - teaching what needs to be taught. Taking out what is not necessary, assessment - principles of good guidance ”
“Made me take a step back and look at my school from a completely different perspective, especially in an effort to raise standards of teaching - evaluation vs. monitoring.”
“The general philosophy/principles e.g. freedom around a tight framework and reflecting on strategies/techniques in the classroom.”
“The key focus comments, the transferable ideas, the slick clean delivery.”
“Very thought provoking! Everything said made so much sense and have given us lots of ideas to take back to school, a fantastic day! Thank you.”
“The limits between proper objectives, contests and success criteria.”
“All of it, really thought provoking day which will help drive us forward at school.”
“Focus on the different aspects of learning and having time to reflect on what this looks like in my school.”
“Time to reflect, listen, discuss, think, debate ideas and principles.”
"How to focus on learning and tailoring objectives which the children understand and can achieve. Skills based learning and cross-curricular links”
“Sharing learning objectives and the success criteria, tips of sharing instant feedback, ideas for formative assessment - making it work for your children, making learning measurable.”
“Making me think about the definition of learning, 5 R's of learning.”
“Principles of assessment - staff activity.”
“All very useful but found the sessions on learning particularly helpful, also going to review our making policy”
“Work on objectives will help our school focus. Will be back in January for curriculum event”
“Putting it all in to context and making it seems achievable, clear handout that can be used as a reference.”
“I found the whole day very inspiring and constructive, reminding me of lots of things that I used to do but perhaps have not implemented as much recently, the 80% rule was particularly interesting.”
“Great speaker - very inspiring and it really makes me want to get back in the classroom!”
“It was everything I was hoping for today.”
“Thanks - I want to liberate my practice.”
“Very inspirational - a whole terms staff meeting planned from this!”
“Chris kept us all engaged in what he was saying throughout the day. He made things easily accessible and delivered his information with humour, a pleasure to listen to.”
“Lots of information on how to achieve great teaching, well delivered with funny and relevant stories, no time wasted - every moment was valuable.”
“An informative, provoking, well priced day.”
“A great use of listening, watching and discussion.”
“I also liked the fact that the content was balanced and reasonable, rather than evangelical. A good dose of common sense, thank you!”
“Really useful day - given lots of food for thought - a very entertaining speaker.”
“Good humour.”
“Really empowering and inspiring. Given me the confidence to streamline the content and focus on quality.”
“Great day, thank you very much! So many down to earth ideas to take back to school to share in staff meetings.”
"Clear, concise, realistic content.”
“Thoroughly enjoyed the content and presentation. Chris talks with knowledge, passion and realism about the issues that matter.”
“Generally the whole thing but especially principles of assessment.”
“Lots of practical and good ideas.”
“The focus on learning as this is a key part of our development plan.”
“Concentration on good learning which is the key focus for our school this year.”
“When questions were asked you were given plenty of time to discuss.”
“Emphasis on principles rather than strategies.”
“Lots of practical examples - being able to relate it to my context.”
“Provoking with opportunities to discuss.”
“Focusing on principles of assessment.”
“Breaking down what learning is into the different areas.”
“Comb booklet very good resource.”
“Time given to think things through.”
“Common sense issues in a meaningful way.”
“Thought it was fantastic.”
“An excellent speaker, very inspirational, lots of great ideas.”
“Resources were useful, an enjoyable day!”
“Very well presented.”
“Excellent delivery/ Clear examples.”
“Thought provoking.”