The Science of Learning in the Classroom

The science of how people learn is growing more rapidly now than at any previous time in history. We now know far more about how attention, memory, motivation and understanding really work. Yet turning this research from cognitive science and related fields into everyday practice in schools and colleges remains a challenge - partly because many teachers and lecturers haven’t had the chance to engage deeply with the research, and partly because applying these principles in busy, complex learning environments isn’t straightforward.

This two-day workshop, delivered by Doug Lemov and the Teach Like a Champion team, is designed to give staff in schools and colleges the time, structure and support to bridge that gap between research and practice. The team bring deep expertise in both the science of learning and what high-quality teaching looks like across a wide range of educational settings.

We’ll begin by building a clear and usable mental model of learning that teachers and lecturers can draw on when making day-to-day decisions. The focus will be on key areas of research, including attention, perception, encoding, retrieval and motivation, and what these mean for effective lesson design, classroom routines and learning experiences in both school and college contexts.

Across the two days, the session will move deliberately from theory to practice. Through video analysis, discussion and guided reflection, participants will explore how educators translate these ideas into concrete teaching moves. There will be structured opportunities to practise, rehearse and refine techniques, with a strong emphasis on approaches that are realistic, impactful and transferable across schools, colleges and post-16 settings.

Schools and colleges will also have the option to purchase the Implementation Toolkit, which includes all workshop materials alongside additional training resources to support sustained implementation and whole-organisation development beyond the two days.

Who should attend?

This two-day workshop is designed for professionals working across schools and colleges who want to strengthen their understanding of how learning really works and improve everyday classroom practice. It is particularly well suited to:

• Teachers and lecturers at all stages of their career
• Middle and senior leaders responsible for teaching and learning
• Heads of department, curriculum and subject leads
• Instructional coaches and mentors
• Teacher educators and those leading professional development
• College leaders and managers overseeing quality, pedagogy and learner outcomes

Whether you work in a school or a college setting, this workshop will support you to make more informed instructional decisions and translate the science of learning into practical, high-impact teaching.

How to book?

This two-day workshop is priced at £750 per person.

Attendees will also have the option to purchase the Implementation Toolkit, providing access to all workshop materials alongside additional resources to support implementation and ongoing professional development back in your school or college.

This is an exclusive opportunity to engage deeply with the science of learning over two days, with a strong focus on practical application and real classroom impact.

Group discounts are available for bookings of three or more delegates, making this an excellent option for departments or leadership teams attending together. Speak to our team to get a unique booking code for group bookings.

Venue?

This event will be held in the Midlands - Birmingham. Venue details to be shared shortly.

An early bird discount is available until the end of February. Secure your place by then and save 20%.