Stretch and Challenge – Cultivating Higher Order Thinking
Practical strategies to stretch and challenge learners through higher-order thinking
FEES
AELP Member: £89.00 + VAT
Non-member: £139.00 + VAT
Overview
Stretching and challenging every learner is central to outstanding teaching — yet moving learners beyond simple recall towards genuine analysis, evaluation and creativity is one of the hardest things to do consistently.
This practical, interactive webinar shows how three complementary models can work together to cultivate higher-order thinking in any subject. Facilitator Daniel Beale introduces Bloom's Revised Taxonomy (the type of thinking you are aiming for), Webb's Depth of Knowledge (how deep and complex a task should be) and the SOLO Taxonomy (how well learners connect and transfer ideas), then shows how to combine them into a single, workable framework.
Using worked examples you will experience higher-order thinking as a learner, identify the cognitive demand of your own lessons, and adapt an activity to build in greater stretch. The session closes with practical techniques for using questioning ladders and feedback to push learner thinking further.
You will leave with a clear mental model, ready-to-use strategies and the confidence to raise the level of challenge across your curriculum.
What You Will Learn
During this interactive webinar, you will:
- Explore the key models of higher-order thinking — Bloom's Revised Taxonomy, Webb's Depth of Knowledge and the SOLO Taxonomy
- Review three practical strategies for embedding higher-order thinking in your own subject
- Re-design a lesson or activity to build in higher-order skills
- Use questioning and feedback techniques to stretch and challenge learner thinking
Why Attend?
Because raising the level of challenge is one of the most reliable ways to improve outcomes — and one of the hardest to get right. You will leave with three ready-to-use strategies, a simple framework for planning challenge into any lesson, and renewed confidence in questioning and feedback that pushes every learner further.
Who should attend?
This webinar is ideal for anyone who:
- Teaches, trains or assesses in the further education and skills sector, particularly in land-based and vocational subjects
- Wants practical, subject-agnostic strategies to stretch and challenge every learner
- Is responsible for curriculum design or the quality of teaching and learning
- Supports or coaches teaching staff — for example teaching and learning coaches, advanced practitioners or curriculum leads
Facilitator
Dan Beale
Executive Leader, Consultant and Governor
Dan Beale brings extensive experience across the FE and Skills sector. Through Dan Beale Training and Consultancy Ltd, he works with colleges and training providers to develop effective leaders, strengthen organisational culture and drive high-quality teaching and learning.
A values-driven trainer and qualified Motivational Mapping Practitioner, Dan specialises in building positive, motivated and high-performing teams. His expertise spans leadership development, inspection methodology, governance and organisational development.
Dan is widely recognised for turning complex leadership concepts into simple, practical and engaging solutions. His delivery style is energetic, inclusive and focused on helping leaders reconnect with their purpose — so they, and their teams, can truly thrive.
Secure your place!
Fees
Member Rate: £89.00 + VAT
Non Member Rate: £139.00 + VAT
To pay via credit card, please contact our Accounts Team at:
Phone: 0117 947 2095
Email: [email protected]
If you are unable to pay via credit card, we will automatically raise an invoice and send it to you. Once your invoice has been paid, you will receive the confirmation email containing the Zoom joining link.
If you register but are unable to attend, we will send you a copy of the recording after the webinar has taken place.
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