Music Mentors Network
14 November 2012
De-brief, following observation• should occur within 24 hours, including written
feedback (commentary & summary)
• grades need only be included for those Standards where there is sufficient evidence
• try not to cover too many points
• make sure comments are balanced
• avoid global statements of praise (or criticism!)
• refer to Profiles and Standards wherever possible
• set clear targets for the future
• work with the trainee, not on him/her
Co-analysis of practiceKey points: co-analysis of practice supports the professional development of student teachers through: helping the student teacher to analyse their own
practice, including both those areas where good progress has been achieved and those where further development is needed
providing constructive feedback on the areas where the student teacher is making progress and those which need further development
exploring values and views about teaching and learning
helping the student teacher to carry out action planning
providing formative assessment of the student teacher helping the student teacher as they carry out self-
assessment source: The Open University ©
Training Activities – may include:• observations of experienced teachers
• shadowing of pupils and/or colleagues (eg. TA)
• participation in joint planning / assessment moderation
• team teaching / teaching parts of lessons
• investigating resources
• pairing of teachers for informal support
• visits to other schools and sites
• school-based training (eg. INSET, Professional Studies)
• external conferences, seminars, workshops and training courses
• active research / reading / studying
Training Activities will be informed by….
• GTP Training Plans from UEL
• Lesson observation feedback and targets
• lessons observed by the trainee
• professional studies programmes
• anything else which has arisen
and outlined in…• Weekly Training Plan (WTP) – every week
ensure the Standards for QTS are referenced
GTP Training Plan
A Personalised Training PlanWeekly mentor meetings
w/b Core activity Additional activity
05/11/12 collaborative planning modelling planning
12/11/12 “ “ subject knowledge review
19/11/12 “ “ monitoring & assessment
26/11/12 “ “ differentiation: SEN/G&T
03/12/12 “ “ event planning
10/12/12 “ “ developing SoW
17/12/12 “ “ Summary Report No.1
Additional activitiesOn-going Form tutor role, Y8Observe PSHE (w/b 12/11/12); Citizenship (w/b 3/12/12)Meeting with SENCo (w/b/ 26/11/12)Professional Studies (each week)
Guidance from Ofsted
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/subject-professional-development-materials-music-schools-promoting-good-practice
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/music-schools-sound-partnerships-eight-effective-music-education-partnerships PLUS Case Studies
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/music-schools-wider-still-and-wider PLUS case studies
http://www.name.org.uk/sites/default/files/Ofsted_Supplementary_subject-specific_guidance_for_music%20Oct2012.pdf
Future meetings
Spring: Moving from Good to Outstanding
Summer: Career Entry Development Profile / Preparing for Induction