Nathan Burns

Mr Metacognition, Limited

Workshop Information:

Don’t you wish that your students were more resilient and able to work most effectively? 

Then this is the session for you!

This session will begin by exploring what we actually want our students to be doing - what does it mean to be resilient, for example?

Having established the characteristics that we want our students to have, the session will then move on to explore a range of different approaches that can help to foster these independent and resilient characteristics in our learners.

Backed by research and observation, each approach will be accompanied with high-quality examples from a range of different subject areas and phases.

Session Ouctomes:

• Attendees will be able to reconsider the characteristics of an effective independent learner and a resilient learner

• Attendees will develop a range of different approaches to use in their classroom to help develop these characteristics

• Attendees will be guided on how best to implement these approaches and some key things to look out for.

Biography:

Nathan Burns is the premier expert in the UK on metacognition, working with schools, education organisations and educators across the world to develop high-quality teaching practice. Working in a number of UK based schools, Nathan worked as a pastoral leader, More Able coordinator, metacognition lead, and lately, as a Head of Maths. During his time in the classroom, Nathan wrote two well received books on metacognition - Inspiring Deep Learning and Teaching Hacks - exploring how the theory can be effectively applied in the classroom. Since leaving the classroom, Nathan now leads high-quality professional development. He works with schools across the UK to deliver training on metacognition, alongside efforts with Teach First and Ambition Institute to train up the next generation of teachers. Nathan also leads Maths specific training for organisations including the Maths Hub. You will often find Nathan presenting research at the latest teaching conference, as well as online, posting on socials as Mr Metacognition.

Check out Nathan's books here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nathan-Burns/e/B0BQZ5N6FN