Innovate Issue 1 November 2019 | Page 32

Other projects within the ITL Learning to Learn • H  ow can the Global Classroom initiative be used to provide support for local and international schools? Character Education • A  n investigation into the impact metacognitive strategies can have on student achievement and resilience in Maths Wellbeing • T  o what extent does there exist a relationship between positions of student leadership and student wellbeing? • D  evelopment of Sevenoaks’ ‘How To’ learning to learn student guides • H  ow can skills associated with Critical Thinking be more visibly taught through the Core Courses and beyond? • I  nvestigation of dyslexic issues in students studying music: in what ways can music support or present a barrier for students with dyslexia? • H  arkness discussion based learning: • A  n investigation of the relationship between physical and mental wellbeing how does Harkness methodology invite students to develop skills in speaking and listening? Digital Learning • P  ortable devices in the classroom • E  valuation of digital apps for supporting students in music composition How to get involved Whether you are a teacher at Sevenoaks School interested in becoming involved in the work of the ITL, or keen to make a connection from a different school – we encourage you to get in contact with Mark or Helen to discuss your ideas. Mark Beverley – Director of Institute of Teaching & Learning, Sevenoaks School Helen Hampson – Institute of Teaching & Learning Programme Manager, Sevenoaks School Email: [email protected] Telephone: [phone] Twitter: @Sevenoakslearn https://www.sevenoaksschool.org/ teaching&learning • I  n what ways can assessment for learning interventions develop metacognition and student achievement? • H  ow can online resources provide more independent support for students leaning Russian? • H  ow to teach literature to language students? The ITL was established in 2017 through the generous support of Aitia Institute (Singapore) LTD and the Sevenoaks School Foundation. If interested in supporting the ITL and our research projects please contact Helen Hampson. Sevenoaks School, High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1HU Telephone: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.sevenoaksschool.org ©Sevenoaks School. A Company Limited by Guarantee (4908949). Registered in England and Wales. Registered Charity Number 1101358 Editorial team: Helen Hampson, Rebecca Dunstan. Photographs by David Merewether. Designed by Nick Darke. Printed by Alpha Colour Printers Ltd. www.alphacolour.com 30