Alite 2002
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The best on motivation and learning
Alite 2002 took place on 21 June at the Café Royal,
London.
England's Quarter Final match against Brazil added an
extra dimension to the day, as delegates arrived early
to watch the drama unfold on the big screen. After the
disappointment of England's 2-1 defeat, Alistair Smith
had the unenviable task of launching a day about motivation
and learning.
Alistair managed to lift the mood, and to kick off a day
that was packed with humour, invaluable exchanges of ideas
and expertise, and which left participants 'buzzing'.
Drawing on years of intensive research for his new book, The
Brain's Behind It, Alistair revealed what brain science
tells us about motivation and learning.
Outstanding practitioners from schools and local authorities
from around the UK then presented their work in a unique
learning forum.
Bill Lucas, Director of the Campaign for Learning drew
from his book 'Power Up Your Mind' and shared his personal
perspective on motivation and learning.
After another opportunity for participants to hear from
the case study practitioners, Tanni Grey-Thompson captivated
the audience as she revealed how she has motivated herself
to become a world-class athlete. Her often hilarious speech
left delegates determined to 'aim high, even if you hit
a cabbage'.
Howard Kennedy, Managing Director of the London Leadership
Centre, had the challenging task of (a) following Tanni
and (b) a post-lunch presentation time. Howard rose to
the occasion and kept the audience enthralled as he drew
on a combination of his own experience and the latest evidence
from around the world on how to motivate and provide learning
leadership in a complex organisation like a school. As
well as provoking plenty of thought, Howard's presentation
raised laughs, and some of his anecdotes left delegates
with a lump in the throat.
The day was rounded off with a last visit to the case
study practitioners, whose work was variously described
as 'inspirational', 'truly impressive' and 'thoroughly
thought-provoking'.
An overview of the work of the case study practitioners,
together with the keynote speeches, has been summarised
in a conference book, The Best on Motivation and Learning.
Practitioners tell their own story of how they have changed
teaching and learning for the better in their school or
authority.
A limited number of copies of The Best on Motivation
and Learning are available. If
you would like to order a copy, please click here
To read more about this book, click
here
Alite 2002 - where the science of learning
and the art of teaching met.
To find out about the exhibitors at Alite 2002, click
here.
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