1st Edition
Essential Guides for Early Career Teachers: Using Cognitive Science in the Classroom
1. Introduction: what is cognitive science and what does it mean to you as a teacher?
2. Let’s step back a bit first: the power of being a human first teacher
3. Great expectations: a punchy combo with the human first teaching approach
4. OK, so it’s time to plan: how does cognitive science empower you?
5. Next steps: consciously incompetent to unconsciously competent, how does that happen?
6. Time to get out there and change lives
Acronym buster
Index
Biography
Kelly Richens was a science teacher and Lead Practitioner for Teaching and Learning in schools for more than 10 years. She has recently started a role in initial teacher training, inspired and motivated by the opportunity to create a positive ripple effect by training teachers.
Emma Hollis' passion is teacher education. After gaining a first class degree in psychology and training as a primary teacher, she became head of initial teacher education for a SCITT provider. She sees teacher education as a continuum and, whilst her heart will always be very close to the initial stages of a teacher’s development, she is also dedicated to ensuring teachers are given access to high quality professional development throughout their careers. Emma has been Executive Director of NASBTT since 2017.
How teachers are trained is critical - for all our futures. Which is why I am confident that the work of Kelly Richens makes a difference. Her artful blend of cognitive science and nurturing humanity is the perfect blend for those embarking on the most challenging and satisfying of professions
Oliver Caviglioli
