This is a first rough draft for a new Teaching, Learning & Assessment Policy. This is the front one page summary which will set out our beliefs which will be expanded on. Our staff haven’t yet seen it yet as I want to take off a few of the rough edges before I finalise a draft for their consideration. If you have a moment, please add your thoughts via a comment on the post or tweet me. Continue reading
Planning lessons is an occupational hazard for teachers as is writing schemes of learning. It is important to make sure time spent planning impacts on students’ learning and isn’t a waste of your time. Continue reading
How we teach is a complex mix of our values, context and emotions. It is deeply influenced by our knowledge, understanding and beliefs about pedagogy, our subject and what is of value to learn. No two teachers are likely to be the same. Continue reading