observing a grade 1 lesson jon marks june 11 2012
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Observing a grade 1 lesson
Jon Marks
June 11 2012
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From September 2012 The Common Inspection Framework will have just 4 grades:
• Overall effectiveness =
• Outcomes for learners (Success Rates, LAT)
• Quality of teaching, learning and assessment
• Leadership & management (at all levels)
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Some thoughts
• An ‘outstanding’ lesson is like a single photograph of you
• It’s not you, merely a reflection of what the camera observed
• The image was most likely selected by someone else
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Some thoughts
• An ‘outstanding’ teacher is one who consistently delivers ‘good’ lessons (and better) throughout the year
Ian Robinson, HMI
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Key principles
• Observe and record what you see – it’s all about that, not about what might have been
• Don’t assume there’s a model lesson which comes with a checklist and template
• Lessons don’t need to conform to a formula, nor to adhere religiously to the lesson plan
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What to observe....
Examples and evidence of the impact on students of:
• A safe and secure environment in which students learn with confidence and assurance
• A lesson which is both inclusive and seeks to explore opportunities to discuss issues relating to equality and diversity
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Chinese proverb
Tell me – I’ll forget;Show me – I may
remember;Involve me, I’ll
understand
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More philosophy .....
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
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Our four key questions
• Was the ethos and environment conducive to learning ?
• To what extent did the teaching engage and sustain the interest of students ?
• Were subject specific skills, understanding and expertise being developed ?
• To what extent are students becoming independent & effective learners ?
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Key Ingredients
The staff-student rapport and the ethos in the classroom evidently leads to:
• Engagement of all students throughout who display signs of curiosity
• Exceptional learning taking place where students are being clearly stretched
• An unmissable experience• Students feeling secure and are happy
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Key ingredients
• Effective planning
• Appropriate use of resources
• Activities where the teacher facilitates student learning, not so much ‘sage on stage’
• Delivering skills and content essential for passing exams
• Sharing the criteria for success at every level
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The teacher needs to be
• Reflective - reappraising and adapting
• Resourceful • Resilient
and should
• Raise the game
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The ‘outstanding’ teacher will...
• Know all the students, their level and aspirations
• Make clear what is to be learned
• Regularly check learning through skilful questioning and the setting and monitoring of appropriate tasks
• Have a confident grasp of subject knowledge
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The student• Is both engaged and motivated
• Is curious
• Is progressing towards independence
• Is developing resilience – learning from mistakes
• Understands what they are doing and why
• Knows what ‘good’ work looks like
• Makes significant progress with their learning
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Good questions for students during a lesson
• What is helping me learn?
• What am I learning?
• My learning would have improved if....
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Good questions for students as part of homework
• What did I learn?
• How can I apply it to what I already know?
• What do I need to know more about?
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Planning an outstanding lesson
At what stage are your students?
Lesson Objective: what will help them
progress?
Plan an engaging activity
Test the learning through a set task, clearly explained
Set a further task to monitor student learning success
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Hot Learninghttp://archive.excellencegateway.org.uk/page.aspx?o=hotlearning
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Hot Learning Simplified
Aspiration: Setting high
expectations
Motivation: Communication,
coaching, feedback
Planning: Differentiation & personalised learning
Basics: confident subject knowledge & enthusiasm
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An ‘Outstanding’ Lesson Summary
• Lively, fun, active session reference to clear lesson objectives
• Very encouraging and supportive ethos underpinned by excellent staff-student rapport
• Genuine collaboration within groups
• More able students assessing & coaching others
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An ‘Outstanding’ Lesson Summary
• Lesson built on prior learning with good understanding of technical terms & use of appropriate subject language
• Teacher regularly monitors understanding & development through listening, skilful questioning, explanation and summaries
• All students are fully involved & making excellent progress, as evidenced by oral responses, note-taking & assessed written work
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What might help...
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What might help...
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Eddie’s Lesson
• http://archive.excellencegateway.org.uk/page.aspx?o=eddieslesson