High-Impact ECF Teachers

This ECF programme has been specifically designed and developed around 6 key themes and 6 professional learning modules:

Theme One - Begin with the end in mind

Module 1 - How do I want to show up?
Module One explores what an individual must do to become a truly effective professional and a valuable member of any school team. The Module will consider issues around professional capital, professional accountability and professional mindset and how the attitude of any teacher is the biggest determining factor on that individual’s future success.

Module 2 - Put first things first
Module Two explores how an effective professional, in any setting, is able to prioritise and identify clear learning goals for professional growth. This session will consider the role of professional wellbeing and how an individual maintains a balance between work and life. During module 2, we will also consider the complex professional relationship that exists between a

teacher and a teaching assistant.

Theme Two - The science of teaching

Module 3 - All about expectations
Module Three explores a teacher’s expectations and the impact on pupil’s behaviour . Behaviour can take many forms and some may be more difficult to identify than others. The session will support participants in understanding the impact of challenging behaviour on pupils and teachers. The module will focus on potential causes of challenging behaviour and understand how proactive strategies could help to prevent such behaviour from occurring.

Module 4 - A classroom culture for learning
Module four seeks to consider the role of wellbeing and emotional intelligence within any classroom setting. The session will look at relationships and how these can be fostered to ensure each individual feels a sense of psychological safety to share their ‘voice’. We will explore a specific classroom technique that can be adopted to engage pupils in open-discussion around sensitive issues - Philosophy for Children.

Theme Three - Pedagogical expertise

Module 5 – Key pedagogical approaches with high impact
Module Five begins to consider pedagogy, pedagogical approaches and specific classroom techniques that have a significant impact on pupil learning. Individuals will be supported in taking a rigorous and analytical inquiry into their own classroom practice, reflecting on strengths and weakness and identifying next steps.

Module 6 - Variation within classroom practice
Module Six will consider different types of learning and how teachers and teaching assistants can plan and offer greater- depth learning experiences. This session will consider the key strategies for deeper learning and how these can be embedded within intentionally planned learning process. The session will also explore different types of learner and how we can vary practice to meet more specific needs.