In September of this year, in order to share and develop good practice, we set up 'Learning Walks' at Cooper. Learning Walks are about 'taking the temperature' of what is happening in school; being aware of strengths in L+T and also aware of our own targets as a school. I have outlined below some of the strengths that we have seen in lessons around the school.
There some brilliant examples of dynamic and ‘pacey’ lessons with activities leading students through different learning situations and experiences. In some lessons observed one of the greatest strengths was the way in which students were encouraged to take the initiative in many of the activities set. This meant that teachers had to be more flexible with planning but that the learning became the focus of the lesson as opposed to the teaching.
Furthermore, these lessons were characterised by much enthusiasm and engagement from the students who clearly enjoyed what they were doing. It was also great to see teachers extending the learning of the most able with additional challenges during independent time. Classes worked enthusiastically in a wide variety of contexts and this enthusiasm was clearly supporting them in their learning. Teachers were creating positive and supportive environments through their interventions and used time prompts to enhance pace and rigour.
In all lessons learning objectives were clear and in many these were supported by very clear and appropriately accessible differentiated success criteria.
On a personal note, I really enjoyed getting out and about, seeing the fantastic learning at Cooper School
Jayne
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