Dragonfly South West Regional Training Courses for Teachers

Following the successful pilot of Dragonfly South West training at Hele School in June 2011 we are delighted to offer further CPD opportunities for teachers based in the SouthWest. Dragonfly will be providing its usual blend of practical and inspirational teaching strategies and lesson ideas that can be used in the classroom the very next day.

Feedback from recent courses:

High Impact Strategies to Stretch and Challenge
"Full of practical ideas that can be applied to my own practice. Everything modelled well. Opportunities to discuss and investigate ideas"
- Simon Rose, Woodford Primary School, Plymouth - 11/10/2011
"Lots of practical ideas to try and feedback to other teachers in departments across the school. A really worthwhile and thought-provoking day"
- Janet McIlveen, St Peter’s, Exeter - 11/10/2011
"Immensely practical and rather than being focussed on Gifted and Talented, strategies can
empower teachers to stretch and challenge all students regardless of ability and learning style"
- Justine Hardie, Stoke Damerell Community College, Plymouth - 11/10/2011

Good To Outstanding! - Meeting the needs of Inspectors
"A very focussed training session with great practical tips. Excellent!"
- Patrick Pugh, Launceston College, Cornwall - 14/10/2011
"Useful and informative with lots of practical solutions"
- Vicki, Twine, Coombe Dean School, Plymouth - 14/10/2011

Raising Boys' Achievement - Narrowing the Achievement Gap
"This is the best course I have been on for a long time! The time flew! I feel excited and informed to go away and try to implement a few of the many ideas/resources shared."
- Vicky Juett, Coombe Dean School, Plymouth - 13/10/2011
"The trainer was really helpful, full of ideas and practical advice. Thank you."
- Carla Moorcroft, Stoke Damerell Community College, Plymouth - 13/10/2011

Developing your Role As An Outstanding Subject Leader
"Incredibly helpful and practical, very easy going, facilitated excellent discussion, felt valued and as if we all had something to contribute."
- Patrick Pugh, Launceston College, Cornwall - 10/10/2011
"An excellent course, lots of practical ideas that I will take back today and implement in my department. Thanks for a great day!"
- Huw Phillips, Hele's School, Plymouth - 10/10/2011

Spring Term Courses

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    The Practical Guide to Becoming an Outstanding Maths Teachers

    Tuesday 10th January A fantastic roller-coaster ride of new ways to teach Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 Mathematics, for newly qualified as well as very experienced teachers. This course will:

    1. Introduce a mind-blowing number of teaching ideas to use with your students back in your classroom tomorrow
    2. Provide learning strategies that are low on teacher preparation time but high on effective learning
    3. Consider group work, lesson preparation, use of mark books and the classroom environment
    4. Suggest motivational approaches that will encourage students to want to learn
    5. Consider the different needs of boys and girls
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    The Practical Guide to becoming an Outstanding Science Teachers

    Wednesday 11th January This course is as relevant to NQTs, as teachers who have been teaching science for 30 years. This course will:

    1. Describe how to raise academic standards in science without working any harder
    2. Provide a host of practical strategies to introduce a range of dynamic new ideas into your day-to-day teaching
    3. Provide motivational approaches that will encourage students to want to learn
    4. Show how to meet the differing needs of the gifted and talented and the low attainers
    5. Consider the different needs of boys and girls
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    Essential Course for Aspiring SLT members

    Thursday 12th January This is a hands-on course for any aspirational or current member of the Senior Leadership Team This course will:

    1. Engage delegates with outstanding ways of developing the self evaluating school
    2. Consider key features and crucial elements of being an effective member of the SLT
    3. Reflect on ways of raising academic standards
    4. Give advice on managing teachers, dealing with difficult situations and leading change
    5. Provide teachers with examples of outstanding SLTs
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    Highly Effective Differentiation for the Real Classroom

    Monday 16th January This course will engage you with hands-on practical ideas that can be used to differentiate your lessons tomorrow. We will discuss how to differentiate by process, outcome and task work in the real classroom. Examples from a wide range of subjects will be used to illustrate key points After this course you will:

    1. Understand the key methods of differentiation
    2. Have an extended tool kit of differentiation
    3. Have considered practical examples of differentiation in the light of the way you teach
    4. Been given advice on the latest ideas on catering for the gifted and talented and less able
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    Reducing Low Level Disruption

    Tuesday 17th January This course will stay in the real world and ensure all the techniques for eliminating low level disruption are achievable and clearly demonstrated. This course will:

    1. Help you understand the main causes of low level disruption
    2. Identify the central role of learning, challenge and relationships in building productive lessons
    3. Offer a massive repertoire of ideas, strategies and tips to develop more productive behaviour from your pupils
    4. Explore advanced techniques relating to SEAL and power teaching
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    The Must do Course on Independent Learning

    Wednesday 18th January Independent Learning can be one of the most powerful strategies to raise academic standards and develop confident, motivated and self-reliant students. If you want to introduce the latest ideas of Independent Learning into the curricular diet of your students, then this is the course for you. After this course you will:

    1. Understand the different role of the teacher in modern Independent Learning
    2. See the importance of the changing role of the students
    3. Be able to construct outstanding Independent Learning lessons for your subject
    4. Reflect and evaluate a range of techniques to encourage students down the path of Independent Learning
    5. Consider ways of implementing Independent Learning into your department and your school's teaching.

    Schools want to teach students more and faster. A longer teaching day or fewer holidays are one option. Independent Learning is an alternative route. This way of learning is also effective for the life long learner. I hope to see you on this practical, hands-on workshop.