Maximising Cognitive Engagement reviews

4.9 (174 reviews)
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Evidence-informed teaching strategies are made practical through interactive experiments, pair and breakout activities, and classroom examples. Attendees describe the trainer as knowledgeable, clear, personable and enthusiastic, with research used to justify techniques and encourage thought. They value the well-paced, well-structured delivery, digestible visuals, opportunities to discuss ideas with colleagues, and the balance of guidance, challenge and participation. The strategies, particularly questioning, retrieval and checking for understanding, give them useful approaches to apply in lessons.

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Ella K · 01 Sep 2026
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Brad- really insightful and engaging. Reinforced a lot do what I am doing in the classroom already but also lots to mull over regarding AI and homework/feedback

Emily S · 01 Sep 2026
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Very useful, more practical advice.

Jack M · 01 Sep 2026
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Insightful and accessible - lots to think about as we start the new year. Good recap and lots of practical tips to take into the classroom. The research is made accessible.

Zoe P · 01 Sep 2026
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We loved the consistent evidence base for the range of examples used. The chosen focus topics felt very relevant and directly applied to our teaching. Particularly on theories / data of what makes quality homework effective and the cognitive load examples and non examples.

Louis A · 01 Sep 2026
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Clear, engaging and thought provoking. Lots to take away and implement. Great little tasks.

Ben A · 21 Aug 2026
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Claire was really easy to listen to, informative, relative and the course was helpful.

Joanne L · 21 Aug 2026
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Very informative, well paced and useful

Stephanie A · 21 Aug 2026
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Very relevant, informative and easy to understand. Was engaged throughout.

Nicola J · 21 Aug 2026
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Fab! Claire is engaging and easy to listen to. Activities helped. Pace was quick which was good.

Emma R · 21 Aug 2026
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