Successful teaching in every classroom

This programme has been designed around six key themes:

Module 1 - Considering what it takes to be successful

Module One considers issues around human capital, professional accountability and professional mindset and how the attitude of any teacher is the biggest determining factor on that individual’s successes and levels of effectiveness.

Module 2 - The key influences on pupil outcomes in any classroom

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 four essential influences on pupil outcomes and how any individual can work on ensuring these are embedded within their classroom and their practice.

Module 3 - Pedagogical Expertise - Part 1

Module three 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 4 - Pedagogical Expertise - Part 2

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

Module 5 - Interaction, questioning and other essentials

Module five will explore classroom interaction and questioning in all its different forms. An ability to use questioning as a process to guide pupils towards a deeper level of understanding is a real art and this session will consider different taxonomies of classroom questions, how a teacher can build confidence with a range of question techniques and how a teacher can build the capacity of teaching assistants around their use of questioning.

Module 6 - Metacognition - Developing the confident learner

Module six explores the role of metacognition how a teacher can support every pupil in becoming confident as a  learner. The session will consider a range of metacognitive behaviours and the role they play in supporting every pupil becoming more confident as a learner.