#6 – Integrating Critical Thinking in Young Learner Classes

by Jake Whiddon

  • 18 Oct 2019 10:30am
  • 18 Oct 2019 4:00pm

This webinar was originally scheduled for 11th October 2019

What skills do our students need for the future? How can we help develop competencies in our young learners?

Webinar details

In this practical session, participants will understand the theory behind integrating the 4Cs of modern learning into their task design. In particular, the session will focus on developing Critical Thinking in children learning English. Participants will be given practical tips to begin using immediately in their classrooms. The presenter will also highlight how we can use technology in and out of the classroom to develop critical thinking skills.

Jake Whiddon

Jake Whiddon has been working in the China & Asia language teacher market since 2004. He has worked managing academic operations and as Regional Trainer; for Education First and Macmillan Education; and is currently Studycat’s Head of Teacher Training and User Experience. Jake has trained teachers in Greater China, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar. He holds a DipTESOL from Trinity College London; International Diploma in Language Teaching Management (IDLTM) from University of Queensland and is currently completing his MA Dissertation on the benefits of Game Based Language Learning Apps for Young Learners in China.