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Hands-on Learning through an Explicit Lens

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Classroom of the Future
Friday, September 4, 2026
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Overview

As classrooms evolve from teacher-led instruction to student-driven learning, the role of explicit teaching becomes more important than ever. This session explores how clear instruction and intentional modelling can powerfully support hands-on, project-based and inquiry-driven learning. By combining explicit teaching with rich experiences, students take ownership of their learning and develop essential future skills: creativity, critical thinking, digital fluency and emotional intelligence. When hands-on learning is supported by an explicit lens, students do not just do, they understand, reflect and grow.


Speaker

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Ian Holden
Chairman
WESHOL - We Support Hands-on Learning

Hands-on Learning through an Explicit Lens

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Jo Knight
LEGO Certified Trainer and Robotics Consultant/Trainer
WESHOL - We Support Hands-on Learning

Hands-on Learning through an Explicit Lens

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