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Teaching Independent Thinking within Functional Skills

Many students, especially those learning at entry levels, find working independently challenging.  When faced with an unfamiliar problems they often have difficulties in to conceptualising the issues and working out which techniques to apply, when and how in order to deliver effective solutions This is presents difficulties during in real life and exam situations.  By adopting a more andragogical approach to teaching, ie one that focusses more on the development of independent thinking skills, collaborative learning, problem-solving and team building strategies, teachers, trainers and tutors can provide better more effective support to students This new one-day workshop from Concrew Training explores the strategies and approaches that teachers trainers and tutors can use.  One's which seek to unpack exam questions, identify ways of achieving higher exam marks and help to create practical activities which will allow maths and English to be taught in a more relevant manner,

Opportunities for UK based Further Education Specialist Consultants

To support our on-going expansion and increasing demand from the UK Further Education and Skills Sector for focussed support in the areas impacting on quality and business growth Concrew Training is now looking a small number of sector specialists to join our delivery team. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the issues currently facing the sector and be able to develop and deliver training focussed solutions that enable FE providers to meet these challenges effectively. More information HERE #fe #furthereducation #learning #teachers #ofsted

Teaching GCSE Maths within Further Education

Following the move from key skills to functional skills and now to GCSEs many teachers, tutors and trainers within FE need to gain a better understanding of how to teach GCSE Maths effectively. Many learners especially those at foundation level will have struggled with the approaches they encountered in secondary education and FE providers will need to adopt more innovative and motivational approaches. To help with this Concrew Training offer a one day workshop on teaching GCSE maths within Further Education. Course information HERE #fe #maths #furthereducation #learning #ukedchat #edchat #mathchat #education

Using Stretch and Challenge to Embed Deeper Learning 19 May 2015

Using Stretch and Challenge to Embed Deeper Learning Birmingham - 19 May 2015 - £239+vat This highly practical and interactive one-day course provides clarity on what ‘stretch & challenge’ actually means, how it can promote deeper learning and most importantly of all, the techniques and approaches that facilitate stretch and challenge in differentiated classrooms and training sessions. It explores a range of activities that have proved effective in sessions, are challenging to all learners and moreover, how they can be learner led; thus making the learning a collaborative process.   http://concrew-training.co.uk/courses/stretch-challenge or alternatively it can be  delivered on your premises. #teachers #fe #schools #learning # teaching #ofsted 

Employment Law Update - Birmingham - 12 May 2015 - £239+va

Employment Law 2015 2016 Training Birmingham -  12 May 2015 - £239+vat Keeping up-to-date with the very latest in Employment Law, Rights and Responsibilities is never easy but  No company, business or organisation can afford to experience dispute, industrial action, or employment tribunals because management or staff failed to understand and follow legislation and good practice This fast-paced and intensive one-day workshop from Concrew Training explores and highlights the key points from the latest statute and case law bringing participants up to date on the key legislation, latest changes and pending developments. http://concrew-training.co.uk/courses/employment-law #hr #management #humanresources #leadership #schools #teachers #ceo #unions

Teaching GCSE Higher Tier Maths

Concrew Training are pleased to announce a new one-day workshop on the teaching GCSE Higher Tier Maths within a FE environment.  This workshop explores effective strategies for learner engagement More information here #fe #furthereducation #schools #teachers #learning #maths #mathematics #gcse

Concrew Training Open Courses - New Payment Options

Concrew Training is pleased to announce that we now accept payment by BACS and Cheque for open course bookings.  The option to pay by Paypal or Credit/Debit/Procurement card remains Concrew Open Courses #hr #training #schools #fe #education #management #concrewtraining