Sustained Shared Thinking

Aims

Central to effective Early Childhood Education is the skilful adult.  The ability to interact sensitively and appropriately, supporting and extending learning is a complex process built on a deep understanding of how young children learn and our knowledge of each unique child.
In this session we will explore the concept of Sustained Shared Thinking, the evidence supporting its use and unpick how we as practitioners can use it as a core element of our practice to improve the quality of our interactions and outcomes for all our children.

Overview

This session will include:   

• A clear understanding of what Sustained Shared Thinking is
• Practical examples of how to improve the quality of our interactions
• Explore how it supports young children’s thinking and learning.

The child is endowed with unknown powers, which can guide us to a radiant future. If what we really want is a new world, then education must take as its aim the development of these hidden possibilities

Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind

Click to watch the 10 Minute Teaser with Phil Armstrong, recorded on 9.6.21