Learning Walks Feedback Challenge and Pace January 2012

Learning Walks Feedback

Challenge and Pace

January 2012

My thanks to everyone who participated in this Learning Walk.

Areas of Strength

The January ‘blues’ do not appear to be affecting learning in Cooper as, once again, enthusiasm and engagement were a common feature in this learning walk. In the most effective lessons, activities were well timed to ensure pace and challenge. Students were welcomed with short, sharp and focused tasks at the beginning of the lesson but given adequate time to think and reflect on what was being learned. Teachers also worked hard during independent time to keep students focused and challenged.

Lessons starters were generally prompt and engaging while effective quick-fire questioning was used well to engage and motivate. Well established learning routines were also a feature. Students were generally enthusiastic in discussing content as a whole class, sharing ideas in pairs and then reflecting individually and in silence. In the most effective lessons, these routines were clearly practiced as students moved seamlessly from one task into another.
 

The learning Walk focus beginning January 16^th is Progress.