Learning Walks Feedback Progress - January 2012

Learning Walks Feedback

Progress

January 2012

As always feedback has been overwhelmingly positive with particular praise of positive working atmospheres, good use of questioning to gauge understanding, differentiated support materials and carrousels of differentiated activities to extend students’ independent learning.

In the most successful lessons in terms of progress, there was explicit use of target grades and strategies for improvement. Students were clearly aware of what they needed to achieve and how. In these lessons, the students’ progress was very apparent.

In the first part of many lessons reference was made to what had been learned in the previous lesson. This ensured an understanding of the ‘bigger picture’ and areas for development.

My thanks to everyone who participated in this Learning Walk.

Jayne

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.