Osiris Educational

Boys' learning from a wider perspective

New science of:

• gender differences
• 'consciousness studies'

Boys and Special Educational Needs

Overview of research into 'toxic childhood'

Learn how to make a real difference for boys

Up-to-date information from neuroscience:

• the potential effects of gender on learning
• the significance and application of literacy skills in a digital world

Techniques for linking thinking skills, literacy and learning across the curriculum

Understand the developmental trajectory of boys and how it is different from that of girls

Linking the curriculum to literacy objectives and vice versa

Practical tools for facilitating cross-curricular language, learning and literacy

Skeleton frameworks across the curriculum for:

• organising ideas
• note-taking
• writing

 Practical ideas and speaking frames for:

• grammar teaching
• formative assessment of writing
• 'talk for writing'
• familiarising pupils with the language of non-fiction writing How to build on strengths and support weaknesses

How to build on strengths and support weaknesses

Literacy and ICT:

• significance of old and new literacies
• implications of the digital revolution for learning, literacy and the world of work

An inclusive ethos in literacy across the whole school

Linking literacy and learning across the curriculum

A more boy-friendly environment with increased engagement and fun

Masters Accredited
You can enrol on a MA in Education using this course as your first CPD module (worth twenty MA points). To enrol simply call us on FREEPHONE 0808 160 5 160 and request an application form.