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This 45 minute webinar will explore how metacognition can support the development of oracy in the Mathematics classroom. Kicking off with determining why metacognition ought to be such a focus for us, and what exactly metacognition is, this webinar will then explore a range of strategies to support the development of both metacognition and oracy within your classroom. Suitable for primary and secondary teachers alike, this session will leave you with new and refined approaches ready to instantly bring into the classroom.

About the Speaker:

Nathan Burns is a renowned teacher educator, working with schools, education organisations and educators across the world to develop high-quality teaching practice. Working in a number of UK based schools, Nathan worked as a pastoral leader, More Able coordinator, metacognition lead, and lately, as a Head of Maths.

During his time in the classroom, Nathan wrote two well received books on metacognition - Inspiring Deep Learning and Teaching Hacks - exploring how the theory can be effectively applied in the classroom.

Since leaving the classroom, Nathan now leads high-quality professional development. He works with schools across the UK to deliver training on metacognition, alongside efforts with Teach First and Ambition Institute to train up the next generation of teachers. Nathan also leads Maths specific training for organisations including the Maths Hub. You will often find Nathan presenting research at the latest teaching conference, as well as online, posting on socials as Mr Metacognition.