Maximising Cognitive Engagement reviews

4.8 (185 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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Gabriela M · 19 Jan 2026
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Chantal was enthusiastic and interesting about how she presented the material on the course. Best session I’ve experienced so far.

Sam L · 19 Jan 2026
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Very engaging session and relevant to our school’s teaching and learning model. I will endeavour to incorporate some of these into my classroom teaching.

Pamela S · 19 Jan 2026
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Had a great 2 sessions, found them interesting and some of this information can be tranferred into the classroom.

Naomi R · 19 Jan 2026
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Wasn’t overwhelmed with slides, was a good balance of discussion and guidance for enhancing teaching

Callum L · 19 Jan 2026
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Wonderful, lots to consider; lots to take back to my school; lots to improve and reflect on my practice

Kate L · 28 Nov 2025
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An informative, well-delivered course.

Rachel E · 28 Nov 2025
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All aspects were interesting, useful & easy to apply As always great to network & hear new ideas & discuss similarities

Yvette T · 28 Nov 2025
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I have heard several presentations on meta cognitive strategies before. I didn’t think I would find it beneficial . The good news is I did, the speaker was engaging. Research fascinating. I will definitely reflect on getting my students to think hard. Thank you

Kate M · 28 Nov 2025
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Super session - relevant, clear, challenging, useful, intellectually stimulating

Allison N · 28 Nov 2025
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