Higher Order Thinking Skills

  • 16 October 2026 12:00pm to 23 October 2026 1:30pm
  • 113730
  • Teaching and Learning

This course explores the development and application of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in educational settings through modules on planning and cognitive growth.

Programme aim

Participants will explore factors that foster critical, creative, and independent thinking, applying motivational and metacognitive strategies alongside diverse teaching approaches. Learners will design environments that challenge and empower students to explore, question, and innovate, supported by practical tools and AI-enhanced methods for deeper learning.

Who is this for?

This course is designed for educators, trainers, and learning professionals who want to deepen their understanding of higher order thinking skills and apply practical strategies to foster critical, creative, and independent thinking in their learners.  

Programme structure

2 x 90 minute sessions

What will you gain?

Identify a range of factors that foster the development of higher order thinking skills  

Explore how to motivate and engage learners to become higher order thinkers     

Discuss a range of teaching strategies to challenge learners to think critically, explore creatively, and apply their understanding

Investigate learning environments that challenge individuals to think critically, creatively, and independently

Analyse metacognitive thinking and deeper learning

Investigate a range of effective strategies to empower learners to explore, question, and innovate

Dates: 

  • 16 October 2026: 12pm to 1.30pm
  • 23 October 2026: 12pm to 1.30pm

Start your learning

Non Member Fee
  • £152.00
Member Fee
  • £136.80

Need more help?

If you have any other questions, please contact:

T: 0800 0831 830 
E: enquiries@etfoundation.co.uk